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How the pandemic and coronavirus variants can show us evolution in real time

Scientists say viruses reproduce and mutate at higher rates, creating viral variants.

Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a Tuesday news conference. (TVW)

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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package

The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.

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Last Weekend on Vashon Island, the Weather Was for the Birds

As the snow fell, island photographer Jim Diers set out to capture shots of beautiful birds.

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As Schools Plan Reopening, Staff Presses Safety Issues

24 districts nearby Vashon have already successfully opened to broader in-person learning.

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Teacher Wins Grant To Develop, Teach Innovative Curriculum

Anneliese Maiye is creating a Humanities curriculum that she calls Afro-Centric.

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Vashon Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Report

Here’s what you need to know about Feb. 9 to Feb. 15.

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Triangle Route Will Get Third Boat By Summer

In other news, islander Emily Scott joined Vashon’s Ferry Advisory Committee as the newest member.

Of the 84 schools that had COVID-19 outbreaks across the state, 69% were public schools and the remaining were private schools, according to a new report. Courtesy photo

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State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools

A new statewide report outlines how COVID-19 outbreaks have moved through Washington schools.

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Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…

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Local Sweethearts Present Theatrical Treat for Valentines

“Savage/Love” will be presented in a one-time-only broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Vaccines on the Way, but No Federal Direct Shipment Yet

Here’s what you need to know about Feb. 2 to Feb. 8.

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Parks Commissioner to Resign

Commissioner Karen Gardner is leaving the Vashon Park District Board after five years.

Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?

Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.