Youth and Family Services head to retire

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Youth and Family Services head to retire

For four years, Carol Goertzel has led the 40-plus-year-old indepedent organization on Vashon

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McDermott proposes ban on fireworks

Bill would apply to all types of fireworks including sparklers and other “safe” options.

Speaker shares her ‘zero waste’ lifestyle tips

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Speaker shares her ‘zero waste’ lifestyle tips

Siobhan McComb speaks on how to drastically reduce waste in the home

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.

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More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response

Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.

Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

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Coronavirus death toll rises to nine in Washington

Two individuals who died on Feb. 26 were found to have had the coronavirus; Harborview Medical Center staff…

The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls

A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.

Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

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Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks

Empty or almost bare shelves in the toilet paper and towel aisle of Vashon Thriftway are seen on Monday night. (Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo)

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Coronavirus on islanders’ minds

Local groups strategize, businesses sell out or run low on products after King County virus deaths

Nearing primary day: Islanders talk 2020 presidential race

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Nearing primary day: Islanders talk 2020 presidential race

Washington’s primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10

Superintendent: No confirmed case of coronavirus in schools

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Superintendent: No confirmed case of coronavirus in schools

Despite rumor, none of the Vashon district’s principals or nurses have been told of a case by county

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

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State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo

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King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick

Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

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Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives