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School districts selected to receive a State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has selected several Eastside school districts to receive the Office of Superintendent of Public…

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

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Chipotle settles sexual harassment claims for Sammamish location

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Chipotle settled a lawsuit after Chipotle disregarded reports of sexual harassment…

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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WA’s first library for incarcerated youth expected to open in early 2023

The first state library for incarcerated youth is set to open next year at the Echo Glen Children’s…

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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28

The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with…

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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff

After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…

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Scouts to recycle Christmas trees on Jan. 8

Sammamish Boy Scout troops will be recycling Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 8.

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New King County program connects homeless people to jobs and housing

Temporary jobs at county parks for $20 to $25 per hour

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Issaquah candidates forum is scheduled for Oct. 7

Candidates for mayor, city council and school board will participate.

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Free Park Days in 2021 start in January

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use…