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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

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Issaquah Mayor: ‘We’re listening’

The mayor will be at city hall from 3 to 5 p.m. to listen to demonstrators

A screenshot of the video circulating on twitter showing a Bellevue Police Officer restraining a woman and forcing her to the ground. The video is now identified as an incident from Dec. 23, 2018.

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Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral

Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called…

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

Protesters fall back from clouds of smoke and tear gas at a protest May 31 in downtown Bellevue. Photo by Haley Ausbun/Sound Publishing

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Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests

National Guard called to assist city.

Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly. Courtesy photo

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Issaquah orders 8 p.m. curfew for June 1-3

Mayor Mary Lou Pauly ordered the curfew out of an ‘abundance of caution’ to entire city limits

How is COVID-19 affecting Issaquah?

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How is COVID-19 affecting Issaquah?

Since the coronavirus outbreak began in the U.S., Issaquah has had 170 cases, with 30 deaths.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo

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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12

Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties

Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo

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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

The fine is nearly $10,000.

State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.