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Kirkland Urban complex introduces urban beekeeping to the neighborhood
The bees will provide honey and beeswax as well as valuable cross-pollination.
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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert announces campaign for re-election
Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…
Business
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.
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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…
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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3
No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…
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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…
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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…
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State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation
Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.
Northwest
All fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated King County in 2022
Fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated parts of King County starting in 2022 after the King County Council…
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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords
Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.
Northwest
Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
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Ryan James Fine Arts to showcase Milan Heger’s “Duality,” series
“Duality,” showcase will include a chance to meet the artist on April 18.
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City of Kirkland, private partners team up to upgrade Cedar Creek culvert
Culvert under 100th Avenue Northeast intended to reduce flooding and provide fish habitat.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…