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Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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Those who switched to telework have higher income, education and better health

U.S. Census Bureau report breaks down the numbers nationwide

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King County looks at forming hate crime unit in Sheriff’s Office

Four deputies would be assigned to group

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A ladder truck shoots water over the south wall of the Everett Community College library complex on Feb. 16, 1987.  The arson destroyed the facility and killed Everett firefighter Gary Parks.

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Solved: Arsonist behind 1987 firefighter’s death was only 12

For 34 years, a blaze at the old Everett Community College library was a mystery. Now Elmer Nash,…

Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

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State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color

Dow Constantine

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Constantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget

Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act

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Arts

What’s Happening March 25 – April 1

Take a Stand appoints artistic director, curators seek proposals for art installations, and more.

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Arts

Vox Populi: Readers Share Desert Island Book Selections

So many books, so little time…

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Opinion

A Tale of Two Coaches

I hope our island lifts up these wonderful families in their time of need.

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Preschool Sets Kids on Path To Become Thriving Students

The program is sustained by the will, vision, fundraising and advocacy of Vashon’s Latino families.

Opinion

Calling It What It Is

At The Beachcomber, in 2021, we use this space to condemn racism.

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The Kids Are Not Alright, Part 2: Student Support Services

Despite numerous resources, many students learning remotely do not feel provided for.