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New laws bring changes to minimum wage, plastic silverware, voting rights for felons
Two taxes take effect, but the future of each is uncertain.
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Kenmore man charged after assaulting referee at middle school basketball game
The 72-year-old referee suffered a broken nose and cheekbone
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Washington part of multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salads
Cases were found in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Skagit counties.
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King County scientists work to save chinook salmon
They conducted a study to determine how the salmon use the Green River as a habitat.
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City of Issaquah has a slight shortage of snow plow staff with more snow expected
The city lost 11 plow drivers, would not confirm or deny if it was related to vaccination mandate
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COVID-19 cases surge over Christmas weekend in King County
Projections suggest things will get worse before they get better.
Northwest
Snow leads to hundreds of incidents along King County highways, freeways
State Patrol responds to 279 collisions, 865 other incidents over 3 days
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‘Twas a white and cold Christmas weekend – with more snow to come
Weather forecast calls for more snow this week.
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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”
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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson
Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.
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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study
Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.
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Eastside Fire & Rescue asks for community help with toy donations
This year’s Reindeer Engine Toy Drive will be covid-safe with a drive through event.
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Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
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King County close to making trade with Seattle for City Hall Park
The proposed swap needs to be approved by Seattle City Council.
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One skier dies, five survive after backcountry Crystal Mountain avalanche
Skier who died was Issaquah resident Robert Weisel, 66, according to Pierce County Medical Examiner.
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Healthcare workers facing widespread burnout amid pandemic, say multiple unions
Healthcare workers unions are pushing for increased staffing to avoid mass resignations.
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King County adopts amended districting plan
Residents can view adopted districting map on the county’s website.
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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
Business
Issaquah’s first brewery and beer garden specializes in lagers – with love for IPAs
Formula Brewing also offers food including wings, pizza, Bavarian pretzels and salad.