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Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool
WA Notify uses privacy-preserving technology to help stop the spread of disease
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King County voter turnout hits record 86.6% in general election
Previous record 85% in 2012
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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic
Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.
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Exposures at homes, workplaces, community and social gatherings spread COVID-19
Public Health—Seattle & King County report breaks down exposure settings; answers questions about spread
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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
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Inslee issues travel advisory for Washington
Joins Oregon and California governors asking residents to limit travel; self-quarantine
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‘Further restrictions’ coming as Thanksgiving nears, Inslee says
Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19
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State health officials call for renewed efforts to combat COVID-19 as cases increase
Disease transmission at accelerated rate across Washington
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King County Elections expects initial results Tuesday from about 1 million ballots
Nearly 1.3 million ballots to be counted by end of week
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King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Dominica Myers oversaw racial equity and social impact initiatives with Seattle Opera
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State to spend $24 million to purchase computing devices for students
COVID-19 relief funds for students still needing computers across Washington
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Washington’s most haunted: Ghost hunters head to Black Diamond Cemetery
Cascadia Paranormal Investigations is a new research group.
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Prices going up for Puget Sound Energy natural gas customers
COVID-19 pandemic increases natural gas prices
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COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state
Higher rates in Western and Eastern Washington
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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections
55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.