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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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First Friday serves up art, concert, and stupid bikes
Last week, islanders and weekend visitors wandered out to partake in the first “First Friday” of the fall…
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Local infections surge, but case rate still well below mainland
Vashon is currently averaging roughly one new case per day after having a total of one case in…
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BREAKING NEWS Vashon Community Care to cease services by end of year
With the closure of VCC, Vashon will lose a valuable and longtime community resource.
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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Island goals: Local mother runs 1,000 miles in a year
Islander Ginger Hamilton completes her newest running goal.
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Laser and music show will light up the night next week
“Liquid Light” returns, in a follow-up from its debut presentation from July 4th.
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
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School district and Medical Reserve Corps offer swift response to new case
Only one week into the 2021-22 school year, there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at McMurray…
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Commissioners vote to not change fire chief’s job description
The passage of the motion — which would seem to close the door to the possibility of Krimmert’s…