Northwest
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.
Life
Students helping students, teachers during the pandemic with free tutoring program
Two Northshore School District students have launched a website for free tutoring classes for elementary school kids, with…
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Kirkland churches display Say Their Names memorial
The public display is part of a nationwide memorial campaign out of Portland, Oregon.
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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
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Proposition to support Kirkland emergency services on the Nov. 3 ballot
The ballot measure for a Kirkland property tax levy is the first proposal in almost 30 years
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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR
Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
Life
Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 10
Similar to other walk events in the region, Alzheimer’s Association encourages registered users to walk in a location…
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Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.
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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.
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25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge
Public Health is urging anyone who visited the lodge to monitor for symptoms or get tested.
Business
Dick’s Drive-In announces search for new Eastside location
The local popular burger chain is looking for public suggestions on possible properties
Business
PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade
You can nominate your favorite business by Oct. 18
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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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Police release descriptions of two suspects in Kirkland dock shooting
The shooters may have been from Renton
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.