And on dogs to love. According to the New York Times, about 280,000 dogs were adopted in 2020. And one of them came to our house in the form of a puppy.
We hope that the VISD board and administration will, at last, finally come to terms with its own overspending that has contributed to our district’s present financial woes.
Whether it’s by planning an event at Camp Burton, referring new business their way, or making a donation, please consider supporting this valuable island institution.
It will take community buy-in and brilliance to help re-imagine the work of the Vashon Health Care District.
No matter the initial feeling of nervousness or an overwhelming sense that your voice, among millions, won’t make a difference, seek opportunities to make that voice heard.
When we explained our interest in a dog park to the Vashon Park District board in 2021, it was not really a new idea.
It is time to change our system so humankind can flourish in a steady state, not dependent on GDP growth.
Our plan is to collect information from island groups and from federal, state and county agencies to see what their data says about health care — or lack of it — on Vashon.
It’s hypocritical for the district to claim to care so much about its students while showing a lack of regard for their older family members, friends and teachers.
The company is committing to only modest reductions of emissions from natural gas.
I have bestowed the Kiss of Obsolescence on every career I’ve ever had.
This is the main function of hyper-local journalism — to provide information that guides citizens in helping to make their hometowns better.
Barbara Steen’s work toward the betterment of her hometown was legendary — she gave her time, the treasure of her bright mind, and her boundless energy to bolster Vashon’s institutions, its public places and its people, defining the term “pillar of the community.”