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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

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Number of Vaccine Doses Allocated To Island Remain Low

Here’s what you need to know about Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

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Latino Group Calls for School Board To Commit To Talks

Presentation re-introduced group to district, reaffirmed desire to create solutions for students.

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Vashon’s Local Heroes Gown Up to Help At a Testing Site

South King Fire Rescue is starting its vaccination program and is looking to VIFR to assist.

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A Free Library Aims To Reach Readers

The little library was created as a project of Vashon Rotary’s Racial Justice Task Force.

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Fire District Signs Agreement With Union Covering COVID Pay

Firefighters will receive supplemental leave pay to maintain their baseline salary.

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Re-Opening Remains Hot Topic for Schools

Additional meetings with labor groups and school principals will take place prior to a decision.

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Early Earthquake Warning Alert Test Planned for King County

The demonstration will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake.

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

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Timing Is Everything in Talks About Re-Opening School

The pending decision comes amidst both progress and setbacks in the battle against the coronavirus.

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Legislature Holds Hearing on Bill as Parks Hang in Balance

Bill would allow park and recreation districts to collect tax revenue from different funding source.

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Ridin’ With Biden: Islanders Celebrate With a Car Parade

Islanders took to the roads celebrating the Presidential Inauguration.