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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
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Schools reveal plans for limited in-person learning
But the plans will be put on hold if King County virus rates continue to rise in the…
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Vashon’s case count rises, as travelers bring home the virus
Five new cases of COVID-19 have now pushed Vashon’s total number of infections to 29.
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The Beachcomber picks up prizes in prestigious contest
The newspaper won three awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report
Here’s what you need to know about Oct. 6 to Oct. 12.
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Island businesses take part in domestic violence awareness month
Over 50 island businesses and organizations are dawning purple lights and “We Believe Survivors” signs
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County, bird watchers brace for a warming world
A recent study suggests environmental issues can be foreshadowed by what is happening to birds.
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NW Canine Connections, island dog kennel, to close
Vashon Island Pet Protectors is leasing the space, will open a long-awaited dog shelter.
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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR
Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
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State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims
The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.