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We are living in challenging times. The cost of publishing The Vashon Loop is twice today what it was two years ago. Should we pass this inflation on to Island business owners, who are already facing cost increases across the board? Introduce a fee for readers? Our answer is an emphatic NO.
Instead, we are turning to you: our readers, neighbors, contributors, friends, and community members. We ask that you say: “Yes. We appreciate your effort and we have your back.”
The Vashon Loop is an Islander-owned and reader-supported newspaper, designed to benefit all of us. We are entering an era where we need more opportunities to communicate as a community, free from corporate and government control. Our future may be increasingly local, but good ideas and increased awareness is an international affair. This means that even a small-town paper like The Vashon Loop can have a notable impact on people’s lives. As a Substack subscriber, you’ll be taking an active role in our shared success.
As we step into the New Year, please consider creating a Substack account. Do a quick search for Vashon Loop (go to: https://vashonloop.substack.com/), click on the subscribe button, review our member options, and choose your level of support.
On behalf of our contributors, editors, and readers everywhere – we thank you.
