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One of five juvenile detention center escapees apprehended
Five inmates escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie in a Ford Fusion on Jan. 26.
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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene urges Postmaster General to reconsider closing Eastside mail facility
Workers at the East DDC in Redmond are concerned about how the closure would impact mail service.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures
KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.
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Local veterans face challenges with health care
As Jim Curtis walks the ground of the Tahoma National Cemetery, visiting the gravesite of an old Marine…
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements
SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.
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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime
Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.
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King County Councilmember Sarah Perry shares her priorities for Eastside
New District 3 King County Councilmember Sarah Perry has outlined behavioral health, protecting the natural environment, helping small…
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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services
The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.
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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.
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King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments
The leadership positions and committee assignments will last through 2022.
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King County’s 4Culture to offer federal relief funds to ‘cultural producers’ impacted by the pandemic
Applications open until Feb. 2.
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Lake Washington School District places three levies on the Feb. 8 ballot
The exisiting levies, which expire in February, help fully fund the 57 schools within the district.
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Widespread burnout among healthcare workers prompts change at hospitals
Healthcare workers unions are supporting HB 1868 and companion bill SB 5715.
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Issaquah City Council elects leadership positions
Council introduces new Council President Lindsey Walsh and Deputy Council President Zach Hall.