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An afternoon on Front Street in downtown Issaquah. Natalie DeFord/Staff Photo

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“Front Street Streatery” pilot starts Friday

The city and Downtown Issaquah Association are working together to offer more outdoor dining for businesses

During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo

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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…

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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws

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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials

Snoqualmie Library. File photo

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Libraries take first steps towards reopening

Curbside service and book returns are returning in the coming weeks.

Issaquah man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

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Issaquah man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Following his arrest in May 2019, child molestation charges against him also came forward in California, for which…

King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment

Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

The encounter took place June 16.

A semi truck collided with a dump truck on June 16 near milepost 27 on westbound I-90. It closed westbound lanes at milepost 31. Photo contributed by Trooper Rick Johnson

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Semi fire closes westbound I-90 near North Bend

A collision between a semi truck and a dump truck Tuesday has sent one person to the hospital…

Two dead in Fall City shooting

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Two dead in Fall City shooting

Sheriff’s Office says evidence indicates murder-suicide

King County could be in Phase 2 this week

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King County could be in Phase 2 this week

The county was planning on applying on Monday.

From the Issaquah Black Lives Matter demonstration, Friday, June 12. Photo by William Shaw

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Issaquah council talks racial equity after large protest turnout

The council meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, will go over city initiatives addressing police, racial bias and…

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend

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How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend

A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.