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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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Issaquah plans to bring back some in-person learning
Kindergarten and first grade could return for some in-person learning by Oct. 15
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.
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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.
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Mayor writes letter for Issaquah residents—100 years from now
The letter describes life in a pandemic, and the plans for future Issaquah
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Two patients contracted COVID-19 while at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland
A press release from the hospital states it has contacted 100 employees that had various levels of exposure,…
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Virtual town halls coming up for unincorporated King County
Events throughout September and October via Zoom will cater to different areas of the region.
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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.
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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.
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Issaquah watching for illegal street racing after citywide reports
Police are placing special emphasis on street racing enforcement
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Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire
The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center
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Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.
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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
Business
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…
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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.