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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.
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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.
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Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral
Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called…
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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
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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton
Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.
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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.
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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.
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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…
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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’
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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2
Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.
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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…
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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.
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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions
Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.
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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
The fine is nearly $10,000.
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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.
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The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.
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Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.
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Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.