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26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
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School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic
Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.
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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.
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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed
King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.
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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results
Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.
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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results
Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…
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Three nonprofit groups to get $500,000 each to provide housing for human trafficking victims
YMCA, YouthCare and International Rescue Committee
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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates
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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.
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Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021
Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision
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State Department of Health launches CORONA survey
Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact
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Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County
Coming to neighborhoods starting July 30
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Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning
Group demands safety first in any plans to return to school this fall
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State school Superintendent Reykdal issues statement in response to online learning in the fall
‘Decisions are within the bounds of the reopening guidance that we provided in June’
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Doughnut taunt leads to jail at pro-police rally in Everett
The 18-year-old is accused of fourth-degree assault. Video shows he didn’t touch anyone.
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Murray, Cantwell propose legislation to block federal law enforcement occupations in cities
Response to recent reports of aggressive policing by agents in Portland
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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.
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Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension
The $3.1 billion project includes three new stations near Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way…