Letter
You may have heard some economist last week mention the concept of “internalizing an externality.” The most obvious example of such wisdom (from society’s vantage… Continue reading
Letter
I am a Vietnam veteran (1968). Although I live within earshot of the local Sportsmen’s Club firing range, the sounds do not bother me because… Continue reading
Letter
This year, Vashon Island Fire Rescue (VIFR) got a gift from island taxpayers. A voter-approved $2.1 million annual increase in islanders’VIFR fire levy property taxes.… Continue reading
Commentary
I want to tell you a story of how Sandy Mattara came to the rescue for me when I had a major injury.
Editorial
Among islanders, Vashon is well known as an activist community, a place where people frequently identify a problem and then go about addressing it. This… Continue reading
Letter
It is our job to remember and show up for those who are pushed to the edges.
Letter
Each of us must continue to take a stand every day.
Letter
Vashon Island cannot have a financially sustainable clinic without support from the island.
Letter
Asking for accountability is not criticism.
Letter
It’s imperative to place students’ health and safety first, even before educating them.
Letter
We appreciate your generous support.
Commentary
There is no one that owes this island health care.
Commentary
We must not forget how many still struggle to reach safety.
Editorial
Trust between islanders and Washington State Ferries has been repeatedly challenged in recent years, and last week’s meeting about the proposed schedule dealt another blow… Continue reading
Letter
I am grateful to Neighborcare for coming to Vashon and trying to make some sense of our health clinic situation. We’ve had many organizations walk… Continue reading
Letter
With all the consternation and confusion about the proposed new scheduling, it’s easy to forget that the people who work on the docks and boats… Continue reading
Commentary
When Neighborcare gave us their pitch of how good they would be for our community, the rosy picture was, “We can be the clinic that… Continue reading
