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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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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.
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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
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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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Equity skimming: Tale of a local home sale and a lawsuit
Former ‘wholesale finder’ says he was thrown under bus by the prominent real estate investors.
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli
Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.
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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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Auburn man charged with threatening to kill Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
Seattle Police say an Auburn man left a death threat on Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s main office telephone…
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Police search for suspect in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl
The girl’s father was initially arrested by police, but further investigation has revealed a new suspect.
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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers
Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.
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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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Mother of victim who was killed in the CHOP is suing Seattle for “invited lawlessness”
Her lawyer claims first responders failed to assist the young victim before he died.
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State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation
Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.