Opinion - Vashon-Maury Island

Community volunteers must abide by the laws

For more than 14 years, our community council has been officially recognized by King County as an Unincorporated Area Council (UAC). Today there are six official UACs, each incorporated separately, with separate written contracts, and each separately created by a King County Council motion.

Editorial: On Vashon, governance depends on who shows up

Experience Food Project will create a host of benefits for students this year

Come and see what’s cooking this year in Vashon School District’s cafeterias. Chef Tom French and the Experience Food Project have joined us to guide our schools and community to implement a nutritious and sustainable school breakfast and lunch program — starting today, the first day of school

Editorial: VMICC’s demise creates an opportunity for Vashon

Let’s seize the moment and create a governmental structure that works

Legal analysis weighs heavily on volunteers

Since the Vashon Maury Island (VMICC) board crisis erupted last week regarding the requirement that the VMICC follow the letter of the open public meetings act and the open public records act, many of my friends and acquaintances have asked me why I resigned. Some have even asked me if I was against complying with these laws. My answer to that question is emphatic: I strongly believe in both acts and wish that both our state Legislature and Congress were bound by them as well. If so, our democracy would be better served.

Follow The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber on Facebook and Twitter

This week, The Beachcomber takes the next step: You can now follow us on Twitter or become our friends on Facebook.

A husband’s lament: What about me?

Reflections on a mother-in-law and the depth of her love

Vashon residents are working to create a ‘culture of ecology’ at schools

Vashon Island School District’s board is leading our community to a brighter and healthier future as we are forging a “culture of ecology” in our schools.