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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic

A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.

Eastside King County restaurant owners discuss challenges recently with U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene at Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. (Photo credit: Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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King County unemployment is down after COVID-fueled recession

Economy shows signs of recovery.

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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County

More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.

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King County weather: Dec. 9-13

Here’s the King County area weather forecast for Dec. 9-13, 2021.

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Winterfest returns to Vashon

Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by Vashon to share in the Christmas cheer.

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Scene & Heard: Garden Club brings holiday cheer with handmade swags

The swags will be delivered with meals as part of Vashon Senior Center’s lunch delivery program.

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Head out to a lively Latino marketplace this weekend

The event is the third seasonal Mercado presented by Comunidad Latina de Vashon.

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As sales pick up at Misty Isle, Sheepdog Classic is a casualty

The owner of the pasture that has hosted the competition will no longer make the site available.

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COVID Update: Vashon experts monitoring Omicron situation

Vashon’s EOC & MRC are monitoring the Omicron variant, which was discovered in area patients recently.

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What’s Happening | Dec. 9 edition

Water District 19 meeting; Mercado; VoV, Chum Run fundraisers; Toy Swap; Garden Club; Morning Prayer

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Vashon Healthcare District unveils new levy and budget

The Vashon Healthcare District commissioners passed a $1.95 million levy and budget in Nov. meeting.

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Fire commissions approve levy and budget, discuss staffing

VIFR’s new levy will collect approximately $5.3 million from from property owners.

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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King County Council approves plan for future of housing-first approach to homelessness

The plan will govern expenditures of Health through Housing dollars from 2022 to 2028.