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Opinion

To Find Common Ground, Practice Respect

Such character will help bring true unity to our small isle, and our nation, in these hard times.

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News

Early Earthquake Warning Alert Test Planned for King County

The demonstration will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

Business

Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Business

State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief

Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits

Opinion

Right Now Is Not the Time To Re-Open Schools

Heartbreaking as it is to say this, how is it sensible to re-open now?

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Arts

What’s Happening Jan. 28 – Feb. 4

A Broadway-themed benefit concert, celebrate Valentine’s Day with “Savage/Love,” and more.

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Opinion

A Stay-at-Home Son Ponders the Pandemic

I never expected to be back on Vashon in the year after my graduation, let alone living at…

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Opinion

Our Own Year of Magical Thinking

Let’s do a little thought experiment to put all of the chaos of the last year into perspective.

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News

Vaccines Come To Vashon, Island Interest at Fever Pitch

Here’s what you need to know about Jan. 19 to Jan. 25.

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Northwest

Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025

Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour

2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL

Arts

Car review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL

By Larry Lark, contributor

2020 Honda Insight. Courtesy photo

Arts

Car review: 2020 Honda Insight

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE

By Larry Lark, contributor