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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

Published 1:30pm Saturday, June 4, 2022

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

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Sound Transit committee recommends Julie Timm as next CEO

Published 3:58pm Friday, June 3, 2022

She is CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Virginia

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Another look at our complicated relationship with Boeing | Roegner

Published 6:05am Friday, June 3, 2022

Boeing is planning to move again. But it is farther east rather than back here.

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On the brink of homelessness, a couple struggles to leave Renton

Published 3:50pm Thursday, June 2, 2022

How simple circumstances can add up, leaving ordinary people high and dry.

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Sound Transit maintenance projects to impact light rail service

Published 2:44pm Thursday, June 2, 2022

Riders can expect delays later this year

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

Published 10:44am Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11

Published 5:30am Saturday, May 28, 2022

The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County

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Supreme Court’s draft to overturn Roe v. Wade sparks uproar in WA | Roegner

Published 5:05am Saturday, May 28, 2022

The Supreme Court appeared divided and also shaken by its private deliberations appearing on the front page of almost every newspaper in the country for ... Read more

Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

Published 2:19pm Thursday, May 26, 2022

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

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As COVID trends up again, state officials ‘strongly recommend’ masks

Published 2:07pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022

There are no new mandates in Washington. But “we really have an opportunity to get ahead of this.”

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Auburn police use photo of embattled officer on recruitment banner

Published 1:25pm Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Families of people killed by Jeffrey Nelson, who’s awaiting trial for murder, speak out over use of his photo at Petpalooza.

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Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

Published 12:40pm Tuesday, May 24, 2022

KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

Published 9:22am Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

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Roe v. Wade and the road we have been down before | Whale’s Tales

Published 5:30am Friday, May 20, 2022

I have been thinking a lot lately about the Prohibition Era in the United States and the fiery, brook-no-argument crusaders who pushed for it.

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After long debate, Edmonds bans homeless people from living outside

Published 12:45pm Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The criminal law is unenforceable if no shelter is open within 35 miles. The City Council approved it over public outcry.

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Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified

Published 3:39pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022

See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

Published 3:30pm Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.

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New ORCA system launches for regional transit across the Puget Sound

Published 10:30am Monday, May 16, 2022

Overhaul includes new website, mobile application and digital business account manager.

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JUDGED BY XII (Episode 4): Foster mom wants accountability in Auburn cop’s upcoming murder trial

Published 9:50am Monday, May 16, 2022

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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