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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

Here’s what you should know about June 8 to June 15.

Participation of islanders crucial to new community council

Opinion

Participation of islanders crucial to new community council

Please join us — it’s your island.

Opinion

Mindfulness needed in writing

A reader reacts to a reference made to King Kong in a recent article.

Opinion

Coronavirus testing moves to Open Space

Testing will continue daily from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Opinion

Trump not acting presidential in crisis

This is where the country is right now. Is this where we want to go? Is this who…

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

News

WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Northwest

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

Teachers salute seniors who shined in performing arts

Arts

Teachers salute seniors who shined in performing arts

This installment of an ongoing series recognizes seniors who have excelled in the performing arts.

A higher call — respect the dignity of all

Opinion

A higher call — respect the dignity of all

Being “colorblind” and “not racist” is not enough. We must work actively against racism, however we can.

Let’s dismantle racist structures for our children’s sake

Opinion

Let’s dismantle racist structures for our children’s sake

It is time for white America to recognize the work of removing racism is your and yours alone.

Opinion

Inaction no longer an option

We need to talk around the collective kitchen table of our island about structural racism.

Blood in the water

Opinion

Blood in the water

How should a place like Vashon talk about race and racism?

A time to find the holiness of other people

Opinion

A time to find the holiness of other people

I wish I had answers to the pain and suffering of our time. But I know the way…