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King County reopens COVID-19 isolation center in Kent at former hotel
City leaders satisfied with operation after controversy about March opening
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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic
Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.
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Washington releases new forest plan
It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.
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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests
Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.
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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term
Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.
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Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.
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Voters approve $1.74 billion bond for Harborview Medical Center
King County voters are saying yes to upgrades at Harborview Medical Center.
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All King County charter amendments are passing
Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.
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Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat
Smith (D) received 76% of votes; opponent Doug Basler (R) behind with 23% of votes.
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Four men charged with assault in fight at Renton Sikh temple
Three Kent men, one Renton man face charges in Oct. 18 attack
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Motorcyclist dies after driver fails to yield while making left turn
The accident occurred around 3:15 p.m. near 21st Avenue SW and SW Campus Drive in Federal Way.
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.
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King County domestic violence homicides reach 16 so far this year
Previous two years had seven each as COVID-19 impacts incidents