Business
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.
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Auburn police officer charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run
Smith allegedly crashed his Mercedes twice in less than 20 minutes in Seattle
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Washington legislature awards $10.6M in stipends for youth exiting Extended Foster Care program
The number of young adults in King County who will receive stipends is 191.
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Boon Boona owner, Efrem Fesaha wins Washington Small Business Person of the Year
The East African-style coffee shop has locations in Renton and Seattle.
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How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee
Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.
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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
Northwest
Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
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Auburn police officer under investigation for DUI, vehicular homicide
The officer, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and taken to jail April 23.
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
Northwest
Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
Business
Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban
Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.
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Family of man killed by Auburn police file wrongful death lawsuit against Auburn
The officer is now the subject of two lawsuits against the city
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
Northwest
How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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New program addresses state’s shortage of nurses
Green River College offers licensed practical nurses a chance to earn bachelor of science in nursing.
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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths
WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.