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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution
The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.
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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts
Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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Issaquah Salmon Hatchery celebrates first Salmon on Sunset event
Visitors can see live salmon spawning on September 17 from 12-6 p.m.
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The Garage, A Teen Cafe hosts open house to support unhoused Issaquah youth
Community members are invited to attend the event on September 21 from 6-7 p.m.
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Issaquah branch of U.S. Bank celebrates remodeling
The grand reopening celebration will take place on September 14 at 12:00 p.m.
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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering
From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.
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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program
In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.
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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside King County correctional facilities
Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.
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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue
The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…
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Honey bee swarm outside Bellevue City Hall is relocated
Iron Bee Apiary, located in Sammamish, took the bees in on August 11.
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County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care
The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.
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DOH opens call center to answer questions about monkeypox virus
Washingtonians can now call 1-833-829-HELP for any questions relating to the monkeypox virus.
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Eastside Baby Corner hosts back-to-school drives
The drives will provide children with the tools and confidence to start off the new school year.
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Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations
In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.
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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine
As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.
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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $47 million in grants to WA organizations
The grants will assist with workforce development programs.
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Local photographers invited to submit work for 2023 calendar
The deadline for submissions is on August 25 at 11:59 p.m.
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Seattle’s favorite Caribbean sandwich shop, Paseo, opens location in Issaquah
A grand opening celebration is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.