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How the pandemic and coronavirus variants can show us evolution in real time
Scientists say viruses reproduce and mutate at higher rates, creating viral variants.
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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
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State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools
A new statewide report outlines how COVID-19 outbreaks have moved through Washington schools.
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Federal Way woman killed in Seattle shooting
Investigation shows no connection between victim and suspect, who was fatally shot by Seattle officers.
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Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…
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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.
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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses
Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.
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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office
Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound
‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.
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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water
Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.
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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment
Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault
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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda
Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.
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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.
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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound
Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.
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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.
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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.