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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
News
King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
News
Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
News
Auburn police officer given written reprimand for hit-and-run
An internal investigation found he engaged in actual misconduct by breaking the law.
News
Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
News
Debate continues over potential book ban in Kent schools
Some claim the LGBTQ books are inappropriate, while others argue the importance of representation.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Auburn business owners convicted of felonies for stealing from employees
The pair operated two cleaning businesses in King County.
News
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.