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Vashon Has Worst Pandemic Week So Far

Here’s what you need to know about Nov. 24 to Nov. 30.

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For Two Businesses, Exploding Pandemic Got Personal

It’s been a period of intense worrying and waiting for the all-clear.

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As Boards Approve Budgets, Parks Faces Uncertainty

The park district is due to lose a total of $132,000 in tax revenue next year from prorationing.

A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit

The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.

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A map showing the locations where plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European settlers arrived.

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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada

More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…

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N95 Mask-Maker Coming to K2 site? Maybe.

The owners of the former K2 manufacturing site might be moving closer to signing a tenant.

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Art as a Badge of Positivity

Necklaces created using a Japanese wood-burning technique are being sold as pieces of wearable art.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about Nov. 17 to Nov. 20

Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Pandemic Prompts Nature Center to Make Sure ‘Everyone Counts’

The program’s weekly themes build on prior sessions to encourage a deeper connection to nature.

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Health Care District Passes Budget, Putting Parks at Risk

Budget decided against backdrop of pandemic, responsible for limiting primary care provider search.

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…