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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19
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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office
Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.
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June heatwave, COVID overwhelm regional hospitals
While Lucy Goodson, a third-year resident at the University of Washington Department of Emergency Medicine, was working during…
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
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State gets environmental OK for second I-405 toll lane
Toll lanes would be added in both directions on the stretch between Highway 522 and Highway 527.
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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law
Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.
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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development
The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.
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2021 Boeing Classic tees-off this week in Snoqualmie
The golf tournament will include a competition with NFL, Seahawks and Sonics legends.
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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban
The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.
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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence
Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.
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Designing the urban experience: An architectural tour of Bellevue’s 888 building
Designed by HEWITT and prominant Seattle high-rise architect Julia Nagele.
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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.
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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine
Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.