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Forum: Candidates for King County Council and the Sammamish Water District
Candidates for King County Council and the Sammamish Water District will participate in a forum on Wednesday, October…
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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year
Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.
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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot
The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.
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Cedar River Salmon Journey events allow close look at spawning salmon
Seattle Aquarium to host events every weekend in October at multiple Cedar River locations.
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Postal workers protest the “The Great Mail Slowdown” in East King County
Union spokespeople say the closure of the East DDC will effect delivery times across the region.
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Richard Sherman speaks on mental health stigma that prevented him from asking for help
After signing with Tampa Bay, Sherman says he was “proud” to ask for help after arrest.
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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October
The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.
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Taco Time Northwest tries raising wages to $20/hour to compete in a difficult labor market
The local fast-food chain will pilot the new wage increase at three King County locations.
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Scoop Marketplace looks to cut waste out of grocery economy
The all-bulk grocery has two locations, one in Kirkland and Renton
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Walk’n Wag returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
All proceeds will benefit improvements and beautification projects for Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.
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Issaquah candidates forum is scheduled for Oct. 7
Candidates for mayor, city council and school board will participate.
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Juanita HS student is one of the best downhill mountain bike racers in the world
Emma Artz represented the US in one of the most difficult bike races, placing in top-15.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment
Private and public investors will help build a regional biking and walking trail to mitigate traffic