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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
Published 10:30am Thursday, May 13, 2021
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
Read moreAs rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
Published 5:15pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
Read moreSeven King County children sickened with E. coli
Published 4:45pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.
Read moreCounty health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Published 11:45am Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living in the county won’t be able to ... Read more
Bat positive for rabies found in King County
Published 4:34pm Monday, May 10, 2021
Sammamish resident bit multiple times
Read moreAuburn man charged with threatening to kill Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
Published 2:45pm Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Seattle Police say an Auburn man left a death threat on Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s main office telephone line on April 27.
Read morePolice search for suspect in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl
Published 1:35pm Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The girl’s father was initially arrested by police, but further investigation has revealed a new suspect.
Read moreNew laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers
Published 12:15pm Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.
Read moreKing County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall
Published 5:13pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began in March.
Read moreNeedle exchange program: Compassion vs. intolerance | Roegner
Published 12:15pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021
One of the more creative methods for treating drug users is the Seattle-King County Public Health’s needle exchange program, which seeks to reduce the spread ... Read more
Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts
Published 6:13pm Monday, May 3, 2021
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which could give residents precious seconds to prepare ... Read more
Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington
Published 4:20pm Sunday, May 2, 2021
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the wolf population has grown, according to a ... Read more
Rethinking a natural gas ban in Washington state | Brunell
Published 5:30am Friday, April 30, 2021
Sometimes being first isn’t good.
Read moreState lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation
Published 1:30am Thursday, April 29, 2021
Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.
Read moreRenton physician cuts health insurance out of the picture
Published 1:30pm Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Eaman said she started her clinic because health insurers prioritize profit over care.
Read moreGovernor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords
Published 10:20am Monday, April 26, 2021
Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.
Read moreDemocrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike
Published 4:10pm Friday, April 23, 2021
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
Read moreKing County prosecutor, council member propose hate crimes task force
Published 9:00am Tuesday, April 20, 2021
County leaders say the proposal will give better resouces to prosecute and investigate hate crimes.
Read moreLocal artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards
Published 2:45pm Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
Read moreKing County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches
Published 6:55pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as COVID-19 and flu.
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