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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
Published 3:40pm Thursday, July 2, 2020
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.
Read moreEditorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us
Published 1:30am Thursday, July 2, 2020
With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.
Read moreJudge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Published 3:00pm Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
Read moreKing County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Published 4:46pm Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39
Read moreStay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Published 1:12pm Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19
Read moreKirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Published 6:45pm Monday, June 29, 2020
Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.
Read moreUniversities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
Published 10:50am Monday, June 29, 2020
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
Read moreCounty measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas
Published 2:30pm Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Staff report
Read moreGovernor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Published 4:20pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Read moreWhy the small town of Snoqualmie has a mine-resistant armored vehicle
Published 1:00pm Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The city acquired it in 2013 from the federal government and has used it a handful of times.
Read moreTask force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Published 5:30am Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
Read moreRenton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
Published 1:30am Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state almost $340,000.
Read moreWhy this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial
Published 4:10pm Monday, June 22, 2020
Moving forward, Seattle Weekly and the rest of Sound Publishing’s King County titles will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of ... Read more
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Published 4:01pm Monday, June 22, 2020
24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials
Read moreWear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial
Published 1:30pm Saturday, June 20, 2020
“Don’t make me come down there.”
Read moreTax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Published 3:30pm Friday, June 19, 2020
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
Read moreKing County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Published 4:58pm Thursday, June 18, 2020
Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment
Read moreInslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Published 12:09pm Thursday, June 18, 2020
Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less
Read moreThousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line
Published 1:35pm Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way
Read moreWashington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident
Published 11:40am Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The encounter took place June 16.
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