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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law
Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.
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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development
The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.
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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban
The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.
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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.
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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence
Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.
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King County to pay family of pregnant mother killed by sheriff deputies
Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.
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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.
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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine
Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.
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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions
Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.
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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot
A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…
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Seattle Film Summit returns to partial in-person format this September
This year’s event will focus on promoting self-advocacy in the creative sector.
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State’s dairy workers begin earning overtime with new law
“This bill corrects a historic injustice,” said Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines).
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Educational merit of critical race theory sparks heated debate
In Washington, schools have seen parents protest and threaten to remove their children from schools.
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Sexual assault leads to calls for closing King County Courthouse
Crime is rising in the ’dangerous environment that has surrounded our seat of government.’
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Puget Sound Darigold workers on verge of strike amid contract negotiations
Workers cite lack of medical leave, outsourcing and bad-faith negotiations as reason for strike.
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington
Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19
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King County Council OKs millions for courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlog
Some lawyers testified that the backlog has created an “access to justice” problem.
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King County announces purchase agreement of Federal Way hotel
Hotel and two additional Seattle properties to become part of county’s Health Through Housing homelessness program.