Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

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Former COVID-19 patients’ plasma could help treat the virus

Swedish Health Services is going through its bank of recovered patients and asking them to donate.

How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

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How will it end? Testing, testing, testing, tracing and time

As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, broad testing and contact tracing will be crucial, experts say.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Renton officials outline requests for King County’s use of local hotel as shelter

200 individuals from Seattle homeless shelters have been moved to the Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady…

Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

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Swedish, Microsoft develop CERA to improve hospitals’ response to COVID-19

The app is available for any health care provider to use.

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Metro bus service on Vashon ends Saturday

Water Taxi remains on reduced schedule; community van doesn’t have enough available volunteer drivers

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Lights, sirens, support: First responders host parades for frontline hospital workers

Federal Way police, South King Fire and Rescue and other agencies showed their support for St. Francis Hospital…

Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

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Vehicle theft in King County remains consistent during COVID-19 outbreak

Thieves stole 61 vehicles in 48-hour period this week

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Island social services anticipate strain from COVID-19 impacts

A recent Vashon Social Services Network meeting made clear that some are feeling the pressure.

Ferry schedule tightens further, but some hope in horizon

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Ferry schedule tightens further, but some hope in horizon

“We don’t make these decisions lightly,” said Amy Scarton, head of Washington State Ferries.

What’s Happening April 16 - 23

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What’s Happening April 16 – 23

Be a Vashon historian, WIC program services remain open, PSE offering bill assistance, and more.

The news in brief

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The news in brief

Community resource hub headed to Village Green, health care district seeks public comment, and more.

Island seniors finding ways to stay connected

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Island seniors finding ways to stay connected

Many are helping seniors stay engaged and active under Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay at home order.

Welcome sign guiding Dockton visitors stolen

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Welcome sign guiding Dockton visitors stolen

“This really was an unfortunate surprise. [This] just doesn’t happen.”