Brian Tilley (left) and Katie Dearman work the wash station Friday at Kate’s Greek American Deli in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Governor’s no-mask, no-service order begins across Washington

“Just do not ring up the sale,” Gov. Jay Inslee said about customers who do not don the…

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.

Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo

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Governor doubles down on mask rules

Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

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Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year

Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…

Human remains in West Seattle identified

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Human remains in West Seattle identified

Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.

Upstart producers keep Vashon’s arts scene humming online

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Upstart producers keep Vashon’s arts scene humming online

Vashon Live shows have had close to 250,000 views since the series began in early March.

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With gift, food bank plans ahead

The Vashon Food Bank has received the DIG Nursery property as a charitable donation.

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 need to know about June 22 to June 29.

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

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

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

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

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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

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

Performers bring a message: get tested, Vashon

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Performers bring a message: get tested, Vashon

White-coat-clad “doctors” in downtown last week agree: testing on Vashon is easy to arrange.

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Sawbones, in ‘painful’ move, reduces its workforce

About 90% of those laid off were island residents.