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Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

What’s Happening July 2 - 9

Arts

What’s Happening July 2 – 9

A virtual variety show, a public art initiative, and more.

Shelf Life: “Black Imagination: Black Voices on Black Futures

Arts

Shelf Life: “Black Imagination: Black Voices on Black Futures

A review of the book, “Black Imagination: Black Voices on Black Futures.”

Up to us all to dismantle white supremacy

Opinion

Up to us all to dismantle white supremacy

We need everyone to take responsibility for dismantling the system of white supremacy in our country

Our Town: Checking in with Morgan Brig

Arts

Our Town: Checking in with Morgan Brig

Island artists talk about their work in her own words in this ongoing series.

Opinion

Watching unity in action on island

Stories appearing in this issue of The Beachcomber seemed to be centered around the theme of unity.

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

News

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

Here’s what you need to know about June 22 to June 29.

Introducing the Whole Vashon Catalog

Opinion

Introducing the Whole Vashon Catalog

We hope this will launch a groundswell of strength, creativity and the will to save our Earth.

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

News

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Northwest

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19

Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo

News

Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

What’s Happening June 25 - July 2

Arts

What’s Happening June 25 – July 2

Glitter and Be Gay, Vashon Theatre fills its digital multiplex, mythologist Michael Meade, and more.

A Jewish response to the killing of George Floyd

Opinion

A Jewish response to the killing of George Floyd

It’s easy to float by on white privilege that many aren’t even fully aware we have.