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Free mask event for King County residents, Aug. 4 in Bellevue

The drive-thru distribution event will offer two masks per person

Did Republicans give up on the 5th District?

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Did Republicans give up on the 5th District?

The sole Republican candidate has raised only $3,100.

Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

Photo: Issaquah Food and Clothing bank gets generous donation from seniors

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Photo: Issaquah Food and Clothing bank gets generous donation from seniors

The donation from a local retirement community totaled $5,175

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Issaquah Superintendent announces fully remote start to fall classes

The recommendation will be presented at the school board meeting Thursday

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County Fire Marshal issues burn ban

Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports

Salmon Days festival. Photo by Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

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Salmon Days to be combination of virtual and live activities this year

The event is typically one of the largest two-day festivals in the state

Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

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Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

But prosecutors say that’s “immaterial,” and charged Henry Washington with aggravated murder Friday.

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

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One killed in Sammamish shooting

Update: the three known suspects have been arrested, police say

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

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Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in…

Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

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Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Update: Officer identified by police department

New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

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New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

East King County includes Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Issaquah.

Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance allowing the resumption of self-service buffets, salad bars, salsa bars, drink stations and other types of communal food sources in Phase 2. File photo

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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County

Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.