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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session
Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.
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Renton physician cuts health insurance out of the picture
Dr. Elizabeth Eaman said she started her clinic because health insurers prioritize profit over care.
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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords
Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.
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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…
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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Rights restored immediately upon release.
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy
DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.
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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases
6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.
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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
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Issaquah School District settles negligence lawsuit for $4.25 million
The lawsuit alleged the district covered for a now-convicted child molester while he was a teacher.
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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing
The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
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Eastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team
Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol,…
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Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground
The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.
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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle
High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.