Beachcomber seeks stories about DUI
The Beachcomber is working on an article about alcohol and other drug abuse, and the culture around intoxicated driving on Vashon, especially among youth.
Statistics from VARSA show that alcohol availability per capita on the island is higher on average than in King County and the state, and anecdotally, stories about intoxicated driving on Vashon are common.
We’re looking for islanders who are willing to openly share their experiences or informed observations around drinking and driving on the island — including victims of, or drivers involved in DUIs; employees at, or owners of alcohol-serving establishments; Uber drivers; and anyone with insights into the local drinking and other drug use culture.
Contact reporter Aspen Anderson at aspenanderson@icloud.com to share stories or ask questions.
Public meetings
The following taxing districts, government bodies, utility providers and citizen groups have civic meetings coming up.
• Water District 19 will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the district’s board room at 17630 100th Ave SW. The next regular meeting will be held at the same time of day and location on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
• The Vashon Cemetery District’s next regular board meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, at the District’s office, located at 19631 Singer Rd SW. The board meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
• Vashon Park District: The Park District board’s next scheduled meeting is at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Ober Park Administration Building (17130 Vashon Hwy. SW) and via Zoom. Visit vashonparks.org for more information.
• Vashon Health Care District’s next regularly scheduled board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Vashon Presbyterian Church (17708 Vashon Hwy SW) and on Zoom. Visit vashonhealthcare.org for more information.
• The next Vashon Ferry Advisory Committee meeting takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Vashon Land Trust building, 10014 S.W. Bank Road, as well as virtually on Zoom. (A Zoom link will be released closer to the day.)
• The Vashon Groundwater Protection Committee next meets from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22. More information will be released closer to the day.
