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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.

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Editorial: 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.

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Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget

Published 3:00pm Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

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King 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

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Stay 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

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Kirkland 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.

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Universities 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.

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County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Published 2:30pm Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Staff report

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Governor 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.

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Why 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.

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Task 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

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Renton 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.

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Why 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

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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

Published 1:30pm Saturday, June 20, 2020

“Don’t make me come down there.”

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Tax 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.

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King 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

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Inslee 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

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Thousands 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

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Washington 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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