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Experts Offer Insights on Reopening Island Schools

School administrators and union leaders heard from a public health official and members of Vashon’s Medical Reserve Corps

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

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Number of Vaccine Doses Allocated To Island Remain Low

Here’s what you need to know about Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

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Latino Group Calls for School Board To Commit To Talks

Presentation re-introduced group to district, reaffirmed desire to create solutions for students.

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Vashon’s Local Heroes Gown Up to Help At a Testing Site

South King Fire Rescue is starting its vaccination program and is looking to VIFR to assist.

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Fire District Signs Agreement With Union Covering COVID Pay

Firefighters will receive supplemental leave pay to maintain their baseline salary.

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Re-Opening Remains Hot Topic for Schools

Additional meetings with labor groups and school principals will take place prior to a decision.

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Timing Is Everything in Talks About Re-Opening School

The pending decision comes amidst both progress and setbacks in the battle against the coronavirus.