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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.
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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.
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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…
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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”
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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.
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Police arrest Auburn man accused of trying to kidnap barista
The Auburn Police Department (APD) arrested a suspect Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 17) that they believe to be the…
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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…
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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people
There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.
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Four minors arrested after armed carjacking at Renton Landing
Suspects fled north and were arrested in Bellevue with two vehicles.
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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax
Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.
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WA lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020
More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…
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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update
After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South
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Prolific auto thief caught; police chase teens down to mall | King County Local Dive
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Hit-and-run, doc’s child abuse charges, bookstore vandalism | King County Local Dive
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King County encourages folks to recycle their old holiday lights
The county has compiled a list of retailers and organizations that will recycle old light strands.