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Healthcare workers facing widespread burnout amid pandemic, say multiple unions

Healthcare workers unions are pushing for increased staffing to avoid mass resignations.

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King County adopts amended districting plan

Residents can view adopted districting map on the county’s website.

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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals

Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.

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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic

A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.

Eastside King County restaurant owners discuss challenges recently with U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene at Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. (Photo credit: Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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King County unemployment is down after COVID-fueled recession

Economy shows signs of recovery.

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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County

More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.

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Winterfest returns to Vashon

Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by Vashon to share in the Christmas cheer.

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As sales pick up at Misty Isle, Sheepdog Classic is a casualty

The owner of the pasture that has hosted the competition will no longer make the site available.

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A new play reading series starts with work by Kat Eggleston

Eggleston will premiere her newest play, “Dreoilín” as part of a play reading series.

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COVID Update: Vashon experts monitoring Omicron situation

Vashon’s EOC & MRC are monitoring the Omicron variant, which was discovered in area patients recently.

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Arts briefs | Dec. 9 edition

Celebrate solstice with St. Ophelia, head to Vashon Theatre to catch new films and more.

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Vashon Healthcare District unveils new levy and budget

The Vashon Healthcare District commissioners passed a $1.95 million levy and budget in Nov. meeting.

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Fire commissions approve levy and budget, discuss staffing

VIFR’s new levy will collect approximately $5.3 million from from property owners.