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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires

Published 2:40pm Thursday, February 4, 2021

Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.

Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots

Published 3:30pm Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding

Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

Published 1:30pm Saturday, January 30, 2021

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Published 1:30am Friday, January 29, 2021

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

Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

Published 4:30pm Thursday, January 28, 2021

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

State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief

Published 10:24am Thursday, January 28, 2021

Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits

Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Published 6:01pm Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates

Published 6:05pm Monday, January 25, 2021

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

14-year-old victim of Green River killer identified

Published 11:27am Monday, January 25, 2021

The remains of Wendy Stephens were found in 1984

Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities

Published 1:30pm Saturday, January 23, 2021

More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.

EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Published 1:30am Friday, January 22, 2021

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

At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security

Published 12:23pm Thursday, January 21, 2021

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

State bill seeks independent investigations of police uses of deadly force

Published 11:59am Thursday, January 21, 2021

Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman

Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington

Published 6:30pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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

Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington are attributable to suicide

Published 1:30pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest three policy solutions to help reduce rates ... Read more

Residents 65 and older eligible under new COVID-19 vaccination phase

Published 9:47pm Monday, January 18, 2021

Inslee announces the move to Phase 1b; Find your eligibility through Phase Finder

King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Published 4:15pm Monday, January 18, 2021

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

Social media site Parler returns after registering with Sammamish company

Published 11:45am Monday, January 18, 2021

The right-wing social media website is not being hosted by Epik, but registered its domain.

King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths

Published 4:30pm Thursday, January 14, 2021

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

Orwall sponsors state bill for 988 lifeline to help prevent suicides

Published 12:05pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021

New national suicide hotline number to start in 2022