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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…
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Kirkland’s Hamed Shirzad’s stunning Persian jewelry exhibit debuts at Bellevue Arts Museum
After a decade of work on his labor of love, Kirkland’s Hamed Shirzad has finished a set of…
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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Rights restored immediately upon release.
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
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Snoqualmie Tribe, partners, to open Eastside’s first community-based mass vaccination site on April 12
Located at Lake Sammamish State Park, it has capacity for up to 300 people per day.
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Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold announces run for re-election to city council
Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold announced he is running for re-election to the Kirkland City Council, outlining an agenda…
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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.
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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
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Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
Marsh and his friend open physical and online trading card store as collectibles boom amid pandemic.
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Issaquah School District settles negligence lawsuit for $4.25 million
The lawsuit alleged the district covered for a now-convicted child molester while he was a teacher.
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
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Eastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team
Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol,…
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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle
High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.
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Cinemark opens theater at Totem Lake despite bad year for movie theater industry
Cinemark spokesperson said movie theaters still have unique value despite new focus on streaming.
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Kirkland implements community court for low-level offenders
The city will take a “compassionate approach,” to treating the underlying factors of crime.
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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…