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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Published 4:40pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on how to treat a rare ... Read more
Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta | Guest column
Published 3:30pm Friday, April 9, 2021
In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a gorgon whose terrifying glance turned onlookers into ... Read more
State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear
Published 2:35pm Thursday, April 8, 2021
Staff reports
Read moreFormerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Published 2:25pm Thursday, April 8, 2021
Rights restored immediately upon release.
Read moreSalmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Published 1:30am Thursday, April 8, 2021
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to rework its approach to protecting water quality ... Read more
State releases February unemployment data
Published 3:30pm Wednesday, April 7, 2021
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was still double that when compared to February ... Read more
King County municipal courts offer limited time warrant amnesty program
Published 1:25pm Thursday, April 1, 2021
The program is intended to mitigate court backlog of warrants during pandemic.
Read moreKing County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases
Published 4:25pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021
6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Read moreStarting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Published 4:03pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.
Read moreThose who switched to telework have higher income, education and better health
Published 1:08pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021
U.S. Census Bureau report breaks down the numbers nationwide
Read morePhase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Published 4:40pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
Read moreStudy finds drastic increase in WA properties deemed at-risk of flooding
Published 3:38pm Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Analyst suggests climate change is responsible for increased flood risks.
Read moreFormer Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
Published 2:50pm Monday, March 29, 2021
Marsh and his friend open physical and online trading card store as collectibles boom amid pandemic.
Read moreMore people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
Published 1:00pm Friday, March 26, 2021
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but the number of available doses has yet ... Read more
First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn
Published 1:05pm Thursday, March 25, 2021
“It’s what nature meant us to do. We just do it faster.”
Read moreState launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
Published 12:11pm Thursday, March 25, 2021
Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color
Read moreConstantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget
Published 11:12am Thursday, March 25, 2021
Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act
Read moreInsurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
Published 2:10pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler says.
Read moreEastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team
Published 1:50pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol, are slated to be part of it. ... Read more
Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground
Published 2:25pm Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.
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