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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

The encounter took place June 16.

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

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U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

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New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

State Parks offers three free days in June

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State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13

Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO

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Group launches All In Wa fund to raise $65M for COVID-19 crisis relief

Fundraising includes a virtual concert June 10 featuring Pearl Jam, Macklemore and others

Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

12 deaths in April across state

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

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King County Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find teen wanted for SeaTac murder

Eddie Sulcer known to have ties in Auburn, Federal Way, Burien, Lakewood, Puyallup

Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

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Operation 100% aims to provide relief for all applicants waiting for unemployment benefits

State Employment Security Department launches program

Some people wore face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings

At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult

UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer

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UW Medicine expects financial losses of $500 million by end of summer

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

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Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

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Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…

Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

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Sen. Murray criticizes Trump administration’s handling of COVID-19 crisis

Makes remarks at Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee meeting

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

Members of the National Guard pack food boxes last month at the Northwest Harvest warehouse in Kent for distribution to food banks. COURTESY PHOTO, Northwest Harvest

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Individual donors contribute more than $1M to address hunger in state

Bezos Family Foundation, other charities contribute additional $2.3M