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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

More than 1,000 marchers take to the street on Vashon

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More than 1,000 marchers take to the street on Vashon

Friday’s march marked the third time islanders gathered to protest police killings of Black Americans

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

Here’s what you should know about June 8 to June 15.

With eyes on challenges ahead, class of 2020 graduates

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With eyes on challenges ahead, class of 2020 graduates

“You are a force to be reckoned with.”

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School board approves budget, weighs reopening for classes

The budget was approved against a backdrop of some uncertainty.

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

At Vashon vigil, hundreds line the street to protest racism

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At Vashon vigil, hundreds line the street to protest racism

Vashon’s response to Floyd’s death has taken place against a backdrop of demonstrations in Seattle.

Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Reports

Here’s what you need to know about June 1 to June 8.

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

TLG Motion Pictures CEO Erik Bernard and TLG founder Courtney LeMarco on a set. Photo courtesy TLG Motion Pictures.

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Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives

The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.

Local churches take cautious approach to resuming services

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Local churches take cautious approach to resuming services

Despite an easing of restrictions, faith leaders on Vashon said they will still hold online services

In a turbulent time, islanders demonstrate, too

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In a turbulent time, islanders demonstrate, too

Holding signs, demonstrators recited the names of African-Americans killed by police officers.