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Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension
A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs…
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Warmer temperatures mean more snowpack melting
A hot, dry summer could wreak havoc on the Snoqualmie River system.
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Grassroots movement targets dark money in politics
Washington state chapter of Wolf-PAC supports Article V constitutional convention.
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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region
Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.
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King County libraries move to Phase 4 this month
Libraries across King County will advance to Phase 4 on June 30, and all remaining library buildings will…
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Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…
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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…
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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3
No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…
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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…
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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…
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State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation
Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.
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All fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated King County in 2022
Fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated parts of King County starting in 2022 after the King County Council…
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
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State releases February unemployment data
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was…
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Issaquah School District settles negligence lawsuit for $4.25 million
The lawsuit alleged the district covered for a now-convicted child molester while he was a teacher.
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
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Eastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team
Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol,…