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    Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Report: Washington salmon are in hot water
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 29, 2021 1:30 am

    Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

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    Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership
    Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 28, 2021 4:30 pm

    On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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    Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks
    Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent...
    By Steve Hunter • January 27, 2021 6:01 pm

    Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

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    An AR-15. Courtesy photo
    Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 26, 2021 2:20 pm

    Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 25, 2021 6:05 pm

    Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

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    West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Ecology.
    EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

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    National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)
    At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 21, 2021 12:23 pm

    There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

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    West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
    Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 19, 2021 6:30 pm

    King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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    June 2018 algae bloom. Photo courtesy of Department of Ecology
    Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 19, 2021 9:00 am

    Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

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    Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo
    King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 18, 2021 4:15 pm

    Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

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    Local restaurants have had to adapt to new rules during the COVID pandemic. Pictured: JP’s Tavern in Federal Way’s turkey club sandwich with a side of tater tots. File photo
    State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 15, 2021 3:10 pm

    Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.

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    Fentanyl. (Courtesy photo)
    King County reports record numbers of drug overdose...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 14, 2021 4:30 pm

    Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.

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    Jay Inslee takes the oath of office for his third term as governor. (Governor Jay Inslee)
    Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a...
    By Jerry Cornfield • January 14, 2021 10:45 am

    At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.

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    The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol in this 2015 file photo. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brian Badura/Released)
    What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 12, 2021 11:10 am

    King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.

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    King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 9, 2021 5:10 pm

    “16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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    Photo by Elvert Barnes/Flickr
    Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 7, 2021 11:20 am

    One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.

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    Screenshot from a YouTube stream of the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
    WA, King County lawmakers react to Capitol Building...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 6, 2021 3:58 pm

    A mob of right-wing agitators stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, as Congress was preparing to certify the Electoral…

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    Courtesy of WA Governor’s Office
    Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
    By Seattle Weekly • January 5, 2021 6:25 pm

    Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. 	File photo
    Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 5, 2021 12:00 pm

    It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.

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    USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo
    US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental...
    By Olivia Sullivan • January 1, 2021 1:30 am

    Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.

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