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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.
Read moreSound 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
Read moreAnother 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreSound Transit maintenance projects to impact light rail service
Published 2:44pm Thursday, June 2, 2022
Riders can expect delays later this year
Read moreStudy: 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.
Read moreMonkeypox comes to town, bad timing on police recruitment banner, protesters slam Kirkland hotel | King County Local Dive
Published 5:00am Monday, May 30, 2022
A new podcast for King County residents
Read moreState 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
Read moreSupreme 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.
Read moreAs 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.”
Read moreAuburn 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.
Read moreUse 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.
Read moreKing 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.
Read moreRoe 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.
Read moreAfter 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.
Read moreAuburn 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.
Read moreKing 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreJUDGED 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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