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COVID-19 testing delayed at island clinic

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COVID-19 testing delayed at island clinic

Neighborcare delays implementation over operations; Vashon Natural Medicine doesn’t offer testing

Updated: Covid-19 order shutters island venues, clubs

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Updated: Covid-19 order shutters island venues, clubs

“We are at a critical moment in this crisis, said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

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COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive…

The King County Sheriff’s Office will no longer enforce court-ordered evictions, starting March 17. Image courtesy King County

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King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions

Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht explained this is not the time to make families more vulnerable.

King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

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King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses

Late fees will be waived and holds will be extended in response to coronavirus.

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