Northwest
King County Elections expects initial results Tuesday from about 1 million ballots
Nearly 1.3 million ballots to be counted by end of week
Northwest
State to spend $24 million to purchase computing devices for students
COVID-19 relief funds for students still needing computers across Washington
Northwest
Prices going up for Puget Sound Energy natural gas customers
COVID-19 pandemic increases natural gas prices
Arts
What’s Happening Oct. 29 – Sept. 5
Vashon Theatre re-opening next Friday, see the painting “The Body Politic” at Kronos, and more.
Opinion
No Matter your Politics, Let’s Protect the Results
This may be the election where our vote, a fundamental principle of our Republic, is imperiled.
Opinion
Tough Love is Needed for Our Country
We can think deeply about the complexities of our political situation and how we move forward.
News
Don’t Duck Your Civic Duty, It’s Time to Vote
This trio appeared outside the Vashon Library to cheer on voters dropping off their ballots.
Opinion
To See Democracy in Action, Look to Islanders
Voting and urging others to do so are expressions of hope.
News
A Bike Event Pivoted to Stay Safe — and Then Smoke Rolled In
The annual fundraiser was adjusted because of the pandemic. Then it became dangerous to be outdoors.
News
Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report
Here’s what you need to know about Oct. 19 to Oct. 26.
Northwest
COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state
Higher rates in Western and Eastern Washington
Opinion
Oppose King County Charter Amendments 5 & 6
The Sheriff should remain accountable to the people of King County, not the county council.
Northwest
U.S. Senate committee report calls unfair practices by tech companies a threat to local news
Report shows total newspaper revenue will have dropped by nearly 70% by end of 2020