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.”
Moving to crisis response teams on a larger scale would not only save lives but also be a significant step in restoring our collective humanity.
It seems, right now, as though a lot of new hard truths are staring us in the face.
The slow pace of progress is a product of politics and economics. We either act now to reverse the climate crisis and heal the earth or we accelerate our own extinction.
I recently witnessed an interaction between a homeowner trying to deal with having his green bin container picked up by…
A response to a recent Dec. 1 opinion piece in The Beachcomber.
Our community deserves serious candidates to serve on our school board who are able to find visionary solutions to propel the district forward.
We are grateful for the community support that helped us through these initial phases and will continue to maintain a strong community connection as we continue to move through future steps.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Community activism and involvement are needed on Vashon, year-round.
As I have returned back home from time to time over the past couple of years for holidays, I’ve noticed how issues surrounding ferries have intensified.
In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the above” strategy…
