Northwest
King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Dominica Myers oversaw racial equity and social impact initiatives with Seattle Opera
Northwest
New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies
A way to mobilizing the region’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Northwest
Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021
Sports
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols
Northwest
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
Northwest
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Emergency housing aid to individuals, families
News
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.
Northwest
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped
Northwest
26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
Northwest
Murray, Cantwell propose legislation to block federal law enforcement occupations in cities
Response to recent reports of aggressive policing by agents in Portland
News
Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25
Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount
News
Cities and chambers of commerce provide vital information during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cities and chambers of commerce are regularly updating their sites to provide resources and news.
News
Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
The 45-bed facility will treat those awaiting test results, or who have mild symptoms.
News
Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses
Numbers like this haven’t been seen since height of the Great Recession.
News
Eastside cities seeing widespread event, meeting cancellations
“Business as usual” was common for most cities earlier this week. Now, cancellations are increasing.
News
70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief
Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.
News
LWESP ratifies new contract
Lake Washington support professionals ratify new three-year contract with LWSD.
News
School canceled due to snow; Kirkland plows working to improve road conditions
District-wide closures can be complicated due to LWSD’s 76-square-mile footprint and varying microclimates.
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Getting to know new Kirkland Councilmember Neal Black
Fresh to the Kirkland City Council, Black has roots in law and Houghton Community Council.