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King County Council steps closer to establishing hate crime hotline
Published 3:30pm Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The program is aimed at reducing the number of unreported hate crimes.
Read moreNorthgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Published 3:55pm Monday, August 30, 2021
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2
Read moreCOVID-19 surge puts strain on local hospitals
Published 2:23pm Monday, August 30, 2021
Delta is the predominate strain in Washington.
Read moreWhat the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
Published 4:27pm Friday, August 27, 2021
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt to contain the strain of Communism flowing ... Read more
King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Published 4:00pm Friday, August 27, 2021
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
Read moreKing County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner
Published 5:30am Friday, August 27, 2021
Since 1854, when Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with a police officer. That requirement is now ... Read more
Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence
Published 3:30pm Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.
Read moreState looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
Published 10:30am Wednesday, August 25, 2021
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
Read moreState gets environmental OK for second I-405 toll lane
Published 8:35am Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Toll lanes would be added in both directions on the stretch between Highway 522 and Highway 527.
Read moreCommunity non-profit aims to grow services for those facing unplanned pregnancy
Published 6:00am Monday, August 23, 2021
“This service is truly a blessing. My experience there was absolutely amazing. Very kind, informative and professional staff – truly life savers … I got ... Read more
Message from state superintendent regarding school employee vaccinations
Published 5:30am Saturday, August 21, 2021
After a year and a half of remote and hybrid learning, my top priorities as our school buildings reopen for full-time in-person learning are providing ... Read more
Military couple loses everything in U-Haul theft outside Federal Way hotel
Published 1:40pm Friday, August 20, 2021
Mary McQuilkin and Miles Brodsky had their stuff stolen on Aug. 18; moving truck still missing.
Read moreState announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Published 12:30pm Thursday, August 19, 2021
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
Read moreHow you can help Afghan refugees in the Puget Sound area
Published 5:10pm Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Refugee service group looking for donations and volunteers to resettle refugees.
Read moreSome people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
Published 12:38pm Wednesday, August 18, 2021
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
Read moreKing County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development
Published 2:00pm Monday, August 16, 2021
The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.
Read moreDelta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state
Published 5:26pm Friday, August 13, 2021
Hospital capacity fills up due to increase
Read moreLook forward to an exciting November election | Roegner
Published 11:30am Friday, August 13, 2021
King County Executive Dow Constantine was expected to win the August primary, and his likely goal was to break 50%, which makes it hard for ... Read more
State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
Published 3:10pm Thursday, August 12, 2021
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.
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