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With COVID-19, major changes for state, island
At press conference Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee said he may need to extend two-week stay-at-home order
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Some Beachcomber staff furloughed amid company-wide layoffs
Declining advertising revenue across Sound Publishing newspapers behind staff cuts, reduced hours.
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Updated: Public health confirms additional island COVID-19 case
The official case count in King County was 1,828 on Friday.
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For island schools, innovation in the face of virus
“It’s all new”: Island educators and administrators are rethinking learning as schools remain closed.
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King County Metro to reduce bus service as ridership drops
Vashon-Maury Island may see major schedule adjustments as coronavirus keeps riders home.
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Updated: Covid-19 order shutters island venues, clubs
“We are at a critical moment in this crisis, said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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Updated: Meal program for island students begins this week
Vashon Island School District students can get breakfast and lunch daily while schools are closed.
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Island feels impact of virus
A string of cancellations and sudden closures last week disrupted the sense of normalcy on Vashon.
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Updated: Vashon Island School District to close for six weeks
On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all schools to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Updated: Cancellations, closures as island responds to COVID-19
Following recommendations proposed by Public Health — Seattle & King County.
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McDermott proposes ban on fireworks
Bill would apply to all types of fireworks including sparklers and other “safe” options.
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Updated: Theater experience unveils trials of immigration court
Experience is intended to raise funds for Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest.
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Syrian family launches new food truck
The truck will be parked outside Kush 21 from 11 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.