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Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state

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Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state

The orders are an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Joe Kunkel, head of the Portland-based Healthcare Collaborative Group, listens to members of the Vashon Health Care District board of commissioners during a meeting on March 11. (Kevin Opsahl/Staff Photo)

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Consultant: Coronavirus could impact health care provider search

Despite virus, board will assemble committee to craft RFP by mid-April

Updated: Meal program for island students begins this week

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Updated: Meal program for island students begins this week

Vashon Island School District students can get breakfast and lunch daily while schools are closed.

School closures prompt new public health guidelines for caregivers

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School closures prompt new public health guidelines for caregivers

The announcement also links resources and other sources of information.

Euphorium robbery suspect caught

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Euphorium robbery suspect caught

Sheriff’s office reports a 32-year-old male provided a statement to deputies, is in custody

Arts in the time of coronavirus | UPDATED

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Arts in the time of coronavirus | UPDATED

Arts groups react to emerging threat, VCA, Heritage Museum and Open Space shutter until further notice

Island feels impact of virus

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Island feels impact of virus

A string of cancellations and sudden closures last week disrupted the sense of normalcy on Vashon.

VHS alumnus not able to leave Chinese University due to COVID-19 scare

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VHS alumnus not able to leave Chinese University due to COVID-19 scare

Alex Witherspoon, 23, a 2014 Vashon Island High School grad, has been in his apartment since January

VCC restricts access to facility in light of governor’s new rules

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VCC restricts access to facility in light of governor’s new rules

The nursing facility will tighten criteria on acceptable visitors, screen people for coronavirus

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Water District 19 rates to hike

The district serves 1,486 connections.

UPDATE: Pacific Research Labs/Sawbones plant closes temporarily

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UPDATE: Pacific Research Labs/Sawbones plant closes temporarily

CEO makes announcement hours after mulling making face masks to combat COVID-19

School busses approach the four-way stop in downtown Vashon on Monday morning (Paul Rowley/Staff Photo).

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Updated: Vashon Island School District to close for six weeks

On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all schools to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Changes to AirCare may impact islanders

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Changes to AirCare may impact islanders

AirCare, a popular air ambulatory membership service on the island that can compensate for potentially large out-of-pocket expenses,…