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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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How a Duvall restaurant makes a true farm-to-table experience
The Grange prepares sustainably produced meals pulled from the soil of the Snoqualmie Valley.
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.
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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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VIDEO: Auburn police let suspected vehicle thief go, citing new laws
State laws passed earlier this spring require police to have probable cause to engage in a pursuit.
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19
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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office
Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.
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June heatwave, COVID overwhelm regional hospitals
While Lucy Goodson, a third-year resident at the University of Washington Department of Emergency Medicine, was working during…
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
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Artist shares portraits and stories of refugees in the Northwest
Her book will be a required reading for 7th-graders in Kent School District.
Sports
Former UW Husky, WNBA player takes over Renton scholastic sports
Federal Way HS basketball alum Talia Walton aims to rally the community around sports.