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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
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Issaquah School District seeks voter approval of three levies
Elections will take place on April 26.
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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive
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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths
WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals
Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.
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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region
The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.
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Downtown Issaquah Association invites community to celebrate springtime
A Parklet Pilot program will begin on April 21, transforming parking stalls into public spaces.
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Village Theatre prepares for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Opening night will take place on April 22, and the musical comedy will run until May 22.
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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase
The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.
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Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park to host walk to end bladder cancer
The walk will take place on May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Eastside Catholic School hosts first indoor performance since start of pandemic
The students will be performing “The Drowsy Chaperone” with opening night taking place on April 6.
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Eastside Fire & Rescue to host six open houses this month
Fire department is seeking community feedback while creating strategic plan.
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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic
DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.
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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.