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Can I have my job back? | Shiers

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(Michelle Bates Photo) The mass booster clinic crew at Vashon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Jan. 8, included employees and volunteers from Vashon Pharmacy, MRC, CERT and VashonBePrepared’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Left to right: Michelle Bates, Cece Reoux, Mary Margaret Pearson, Dr. Chris O’Brien, Marijke van Heeswijk, and Jan Lyell. Experts now encourage everyone to wear the highest-quality mask possible to help prevent the spread of Omicron, so staff and patients wear N95 masks at the vaccination clinics.

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COVID Update: Acceleration Continues in Vashon Disease Spike

More than 219 new Vashon cases were reported by PHSKC over the two-week period ending Jan. 14.

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Happenings | Jan. 20 edition

Tax preparation to be offered at Vashon Lutheran Church, registration open for youth lacrosse & more.

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Arts

Arts Briefs | Jan. 20 edition

New pieces on display at VCA’s gift shop, comedy night at Vashon Theatre and more.

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Arts

Vashon Repertory offers play readings, announces new season

“Kichi in the Woods of Present Memory,” is next in Vashon Repertory’s play reading series.

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Arts

Our Town: Islander’s photographs capture form and emotion

Elenko’s work has been featured internationally and in prestigious galleries in the United States.

Opinion

Editorial: Vote Yes to Schools Levy

Passing the levy once again is one thing our community can do to show our support for schools.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Jan. 20

Islanders write about the schools levy and react to the Texas synagogue hostage standoff.

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: A Roadmap for 2022 and Beyond

We can’t move forward by vilifying people or acting as if they don’t exist. We’re all in this…

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Opinion

COMMENTARY: Mental Health Tip — Nurture Key Relationships

As pandemic continues to exact a heavy toll, Wren Hudgins, Ph.D offers mental health tips to the community.

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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.

During a news conference Thursday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee explains the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals to assist with the coronavirus surge. (TVW) 20220113

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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals

King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…

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5 day extended forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 13, day