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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.
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Social media site Parler returns after registering with Sammamish company
The right-wing social media website is not being hosted by Epik, but registered its domain.
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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
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Helping Helpers: VashonBePrepared Replenishes Relief Fund
VashonBePrepared’s replenished COVID Relief Fund will continue its work in this new year.
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Local Leading Man Is Recalled for His Talent and Kindness
Marshall Murray, an actor known for his virtuoso performances in local theater productions, has died
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Islanders Respond to Unrest At Capitol, Closer To Home
After a mob attack at the nation’s Capitol, members of Vashon’s Backbone Campaign went into action.
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Firmest Timetable Yet Released For Next Vaccine Round
Here’s what you need to know about Jan. 5 to Jan. 11.
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County Tax Increases Could Cost Island Tax Districts Everything
Spurred by the Vashon Park District, a bill has been revived to potentially shake up state tax law.
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What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.
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Increased participation might be ‘silver lining’ in online state legislative session
Online tools will provide increased access.