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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
News
County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case
Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
News
Leader of theft ring sentenced to six years in federal prison
Auburn man operated storefront businesses in Kent and Renton that fronted as legitimate pawn shops.
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Man sues Auburn after police commit hit-and-run in Federal Way
The lawsuit alleges the city is responsible for the victim’s injuries.
News
Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.
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Kent School District librarian is ready to defend LGBTQ books ‘even more now’
A few books curated by librarian are under review by district for “sexually explicit content.”
Sports
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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Auburn business owners convicted of felonies for stealing from employees
The pair operated two cleaning businesses in King County.
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Kent School District issues statement as LGBTQ library books are under fire
Some believe the books are too sexually explicit for middle school, but others decry library censorship.
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
Northwest
State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions
They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…
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Woman arrested after allegedly pulling gun on gas station employee who asked her to wear a mask
The 33-year-old Spanaway woman has not been charged yet.
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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
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Issaquah School District’s basketball coach turnover rate goes beyond Doug Crandall
Crandall resigned from his position as head basketball coach on Jan. 24.
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Prosecutor charges Auburn man for assaulting a woman in Seattle
On Jan. 24, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed a felony case against an Auburn man it…
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Auburn police officer’s story conflicts with eyewitness account
Jeffrey Nelson faces trial in the killing of Jesse Sarey.
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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility
Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check
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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene urges Postmaster General to reconsider closing Eastside mail facility
Workers at the East DDC in Redmond are concerned about how the closure would impact mail service.