By March Twisdale If you’re like me, you prefer the dynamism of learning to the stagnancy of knowing. And so, with a chuckle and a shake of my head, I readily admit to two things: I came to Charlie Krimmert’s front porch knowing very little about Vashon Island Fire and Rescue, and I left with…
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Of Glitter Bombs and Package Thieves
By Marc J. Elzenbeck Whether by trying to conduct business at the speed of thought or due to plain old self-sabotage, institutions and traditions are stressed out and stretched thin. Such could also be said for the Postal Service ever since Ben Franklin took it over from King George in 1775. If only Ben had…
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Why The Loop Now
What does it mean to be Islanders? What are the unique issues that we face? It hardly bears saying that the past two+ years have been challenging. How do they affect us individually and in our various circles and threads of community? Do you feel that your perspective has been or is being heard, valued,…
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Vashon Loop, Code of Ethics Statement
Adapted from the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics Journalism is not to be undertaken lightly. Indeed, the mighty power of the pen is first and foremost a responsibility. Words can be both weapon and tool, constructive or destructive, sincerely meant or wielded disingenuously for selfish gain. That is why, as members of the…