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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

Kent man charged with Seattle murder

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Kent man charged with Seattle murder

July 21 at a motel along Aurora Avenue North

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports

Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

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Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.

Do opportunity zones in King County work?

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Do opportunity zones in King County work?

The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.

Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

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Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

But prosecutors say that’s “immaterial,” and charged Henry Washington with aggravated murder Friday.

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

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Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

The $3.1 billion project includes three new stations near Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way…

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No suspects yet in West Seattle suitcase homicides

Families grieve deaths of Jessica Lewis of Federal Way and Austin Wenner of Kent.

Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

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Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in…

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No suspects yet in West Seattle suitcase homicides

Families grieve deaths of Jessica Lewis of Federal Way and Austin Wenner of Kent.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Update: Officer identified by police department

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.

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Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.