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In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension

A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs…

In a Twitter post by WSDOT about 10:30 a.m. Wed., July 7: A vehicle is seen on the shoulder after previously blocking the right lane on northbound SR 167 at South 277th St.

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Traffic conditions for King County

Here is the latest traffic news for King County as of Wednesday, July 7, according to the Washington…

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Expect temps to reach the mid-80s this week | Weather report July 6-10

Today (July 6): Sunny with a high of 83 °F and a low of 59 °F tonight.

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Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach

Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.

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Kaloni Bolton, 12, died from an asthma attack after waiting over an hour for help at an urgent care center in Renton.

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Lawsuit filed for girl who died while waiting for care

Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.

A busy commute on Interstate 5 near Seattle on July 1, 2021. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Traffic for Thursday morning

8:17 a.m.: On I-5 southbound just north of South Albro Place an earlier incident blocking the two right…

Interstate 90. Photo courtesy of Wikiwand.com.

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Police bust woman for chucking bottle off overpass onto I-90

Seattle Police arrested a 40-year-old homeless woman on a charge of reckless endangerment for allegedly dropping a bottle…

An estuary of Puget Sound. Photo courtesy Washington Department of Ecology.

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DOE awarding $312 million to communities for clean water projects

DOE awarding $312 million to communities for clean water projects

Auburn Police are looking for these suspects for a robbery that devolved into a shooting on Sunday, June 20. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Auburn Police seek robbery and shooting suspects

The Auburn Police Department is looking for these two suspects, who are wanted for a robbery that turned…

Take care for road workers this busy Independence Day weekend. Courtesy photo, WSDOT

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WSDOT urges drivers to watch for work zones this holiday weekend

Staff reports:

This photo from WSDOT’s Twitter feed on June 30 shows a new attenuator and an attenuator that was damaged in a recent work zone crash.

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King County traffic report | June 30

Wednesday morning, June 30

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Transit returning to full capacity

Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region…

Shortly after tow truck technician, David Rios, lost his leg in a collision, his employer — Chappelle’s Towing, LLC. — and Clark County Fire District 6 joined AAA Washington to create a PSA with the support of and participation from WSDOT highway crew, WSP troopers and operators from Speed’s Towing, TLC Towing & Recovery, and Triple J Towing. Photo courtesy of AAA.

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In new PSA, emergency responders urge drivers to protect them, follow this law

On the eve of what is predicted to be the busiest Independence Day Holiday ever for road trips,…

Courtesy of WSDOT

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State seeks comment on toll rate increase options

Staff reports:

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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region

$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families

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Beat the heat | Safety tips from State Department of Health

Temps could break 100 degrees three consecutive days June 26-28

Courtesy Image, King County Emergency Services

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Places to stay cool in King County with temps to break 100 degrees

Libraries, malls among spots to go; several cities to open cooling centers

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…

Between Saturday, Sept. 12, and Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, every air quality monitor in Washington state recorded levels of particulate pollution above the federal 24-hour standard. (Source: Department of Ecology)

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Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse

Health experts are urging Washingtonians to prepare for more of what they suffered through last September — what…

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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.