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Nurse Sylvia Keller, pictured with Gov. Jay Inslee, is on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in Yakima County. Courtesy photo

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Governor doubles down on mask rules

Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…

Human remains in West Seattle identified

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Human remains in West Seattle identified

Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.

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With gift, food bank plans ahead

The Vashon Food Bank has received the DIG Nursery property as a charitable donation.

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 22 to June 29.

Performers bring a message: get tested, Vashon

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Performers bring a message: get tested, Vashon

White-coat-clad “doctors” in downtown last week agree: testing on Vashon is easy to arrange.

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Sawbones, in ‘painful’ move, reduces its workforce

About 90% of those laid off were island residents.

VCA reopens gallery as part of continued efforts to adapt

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VCA reopens gallery as part of continued efforts to adapt

Arts center director calls recent layoffs ‘a loss that can’t be overstated.’

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 15 to June 22.

Island eateries adjust to life in Phase 2

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Island eateries adjust to life in Phase 2

Not everyone is comfortable yet with the prospect of reopening.

During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo

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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…

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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…

King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.