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How to find fireworks this year in the Puget Sound region
Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region
Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
Sports
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
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Issaquah High School student wins international art competition
Taylor Yingshi’s piece features an important advocate against Japanese internment in the Northwest.
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Le named as new CEO of Snoqualmie Casino
The Snoqualmie Tribe has appointed Stanford Le as the CEO and president of Snoqualmie Casino.
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Invasive milfoil plant may be linked to dwindling salmon population in Lake Sammamish
Those thick mats of vegetation floating just below the surface of Lake Sammamish are more than a nuisance…
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
Northwest
Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
Northwest
As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
Northwest
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert announces campaign for re-election
Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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Issaquah Depot Museum to re-open
The museum will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 am to 3 pm.