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Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

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Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Northwest

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

News

Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

Northwest

Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state

Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M

In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

News

In between worlds, an islander faces realities of pandemic

R.J. Cooper navigated the emerging COVID-19 crisis from Antarctica.

Movies, Concerts and More

Arts

Movies, Concerts and More

What’s Happening May 7 - 14.

The news in brief

News

The news in brief

COVID-19 antibody testing available on Vashon, Strawberry Festival is postponed until 2021, and more

Childcare for essential workers offered at Chautauqua

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Childcare for essential workers offered at Chautauqua

Program serves students ages 4 to 12 whose parents are needed in the workplace.

Opinion

What might the island look like after this?

It is worth considering what the aftermath of the pandemic could change for residents of this island

Opinion

Time is running out to flatten “human curve”

The pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented reduction in pollution, congestion and other maladies.

As Vashon fades in distance, editor says goodbye

Opinion

As Vashon fades in distance, editor says goodbye

The pandemic has hit the journalism industry hard. But please, islanders: Keep reading.

Let’s keep our seniors safe and socialized

Opinion

Let’s keep our seniors safe and socialized

As we struggle through isolation during the COVID 19 epidemic, connection is critical.