Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo

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$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission

Visitors, staff, and administration are screened at Enumclaw’s St. Elizabeth Hospital entrances for any signs of COVID-19. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing

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Report shows racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County

Higher rates in south Seattle and South King County.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 1, 2020.

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Gov. Inslee extends stay-home order through May 31

Officials urge the public to continue social distancing.

Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

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Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump

A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

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COVID-19 lets freight move more easily, study says

A new report by Kirkland-based INRIX examines the trend.

In a world under lockdown, nature soars

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In a world under lockdown, nature soars

Multitudes of birds take center stage in a video compilation created for Vashon-Maury Island Audubon

The second live-streamed town hall event was broadcast last Saturday (Courtesy Photo).

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At COVID-19 town hall, islanders ask what’s next

It was the second such live-streamed event to address questions about COVID-19 in the community.

An antique Volkswagon Beetle rolls through town during last year’s Strawberry Festival (File Photo).

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Strawberry Festival postponed until 2021

“This was done with careful consideration for the health and safety of our community.”

No word on return of Metro bus service

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No word on return of Metro bus service

Bus service won’t resume on the island for at least the next few weeks.

The news in brief

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The news in brief

Vashon Senior Center expands lunch delivery program. Neighborcare adjusts hours at Sunrise Ridge.

Islanders seek to support farms, food

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Islanders seek to support farms, food

Several groups are organizing to better support both the island’s growers and under-resourced eaters.

Point Heyer (KVI Beach) and Point Robinson

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Point Heyer (KVI Beach) and Point Robinson

These locations share a common ecological heritage but have diverged in how we have treated them.