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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19
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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office
Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.
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First day of school arrives, as district fully reopens classrooms
The return to school is happening amid a sustained surge of COVID cases, fueled by the Delta variant
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Island chiropractor celebrates the end of an era
Chiropractor Dr. Elmer Carlson has retired after over 40 years in practice.
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Islanders eligible for new County fund for child care resources
$1 million dollars are being allocated to rural communities such as Vashon for child care.
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Census reveals slow growth for Vashon, a trend since the 1990s
2020 Census data shows that Vashon’s population continues to age, and is 93.5% white.
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Happenings Sept. 2 – 5
Mercado at Sheffield Building, Styrofoam and plastics recycling event, and more happening on Vashon
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As new report details needs, VYFS offers drop-in center
The VYFS program, which has served 387 local families so this year, so far in 2021, has also…
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Defiant Fire Chief defines anti-mandate stance as ‘leadership’
“I am not an anti-vaxxer,” Krimmert said.“However, I do take exception to the governor making medical decisions for…
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
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Vashon case count rises, but rate has not increased
The following alert was reprinted in this week’s paper and is shared here as a public health service.