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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.
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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
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State gets environmental OK for second I-405 toll lane
Toll lanes would be added in both directions on the stretch between Highway 522 and Highway 527.
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Military couple loses everything in U-Haul theft outside Federal Way hotel
Mary McQuilkin and Miles Brodsky had their stuff stolen on Aug. 18; moving truck still missing.
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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law
Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.
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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development
The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.
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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban
The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.
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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence
Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.
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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.
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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine
Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.
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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions
Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.
Northwest
Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County
What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…
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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot
A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…