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King County could be in Phase 2 this week
Published 7:00pm Monday, June 15, 2020
The county was planning on applying on Monday.
Read moreCounty executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
Published 6:05pm Monday, June 15, 2020
Kent, Auburn, Federal Way mayors say they won’t back down
Read moreFugitive arrested in Central Washington for murder of Kent man
Published 10:19pm Sunday, June 14, 2020
Ian Eckles, 41, went missing in May
Read moreU.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act
Published 11:31am Thursday, June 11, 2020
Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice
Read morePoison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Published 12:05pm Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.
Read moreCity and Auburn police officer sued in federal court; APD refutes claims on Facebook page
Published 9:45pm Monday, June 8, 2020
The Auburn Police Department and one of its police officers are defendants in a lawsuit that was filed Monday in federal court in Seattle over ... Read more
Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Published 2:05pm Monday, June 8, 2020
Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
Read moreKing County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
Published 1:30am Monday, June 8, 2020
Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.
Read moreChild care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
Published 1:30am Saturday, June 6, 2020
Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.
Read moreVideo of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral
Published 1:30am Friday, June 5, 2020
Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called the video of the officer’s actions “disturbing” ... Read more
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Published 11:28am Thursday, June 4, 2020
Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties
Read moreDog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton
Published 4:30pm Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.
Read moreKing County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
Published 2:00pm Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.
Read moreNew guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
Published 5:30pm Saturday, May 30, 2020
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.
Read moreNew protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
Published 4:17pm Friday, May 29, 2020
Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers
Read moreKing County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer
Published 11:39am Friday, May 29, 2020
Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’
Read moreNew dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics
Published 2:25pm Thursday, May 28, 2020
The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in determining how many people are still being ... Read more
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
Published 2:10pm Thursday, May 28, 2020
County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.
Read moreState allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions
Published 3:10pm Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.
Read moreEmergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders
Published 1:00pm Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The fine is nearly $10,000.
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