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Issaquah School District settles negligence lawsuit for $4.25 million
The lawsuit alleged the district covered for a now-convicted child molester while he was a teacher.
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
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Eastside police agencies form independent use of force investigation team
Agencies from Snoqualmie to Mercer Island, along with the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol,…
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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle
High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.
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Eastside Catholic High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship finalists
The students are among 15,000 students across the nation named finalists.
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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
Sports
Issaquah notches girls soccer victory
Issaquah’s girls soccer team celebrates a goal during its 4-0 victory over Mount Si on March 11. Photo…
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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…
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Grocery workers in unincorporated King County to receive $4 hazard pay bump
Workers at many large grocery stores in unincorporated King County will soon see a pay bump of $4…
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WA Legislature grapples with funding roads, bridges
Roads and bridges repair programs in King County are underfunded, and state legislators are thinking of ways to…
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Proposed bill aims to trade handcuffs for help when it comes to drug use
Supreme Court decision to strike down drug possesion law leaves oppurtunity to shift paradigm
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Trailhead ambassador applicants wanted to promote stewardship on public lands.
Program spokesperson says it is intended to reduce high-traffic impact on popular trails.
Business
King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas
The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…
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Encouraging numbers for kokanee salmon spawn count
Lake Sammamish kokanee aren’t out of the woods by any stretch, but there’s reason to be optimistic about…
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DNR commissioner seeks $125 million to fight wildfires
In Washington state last September, some 600,000 acres burned within 72 hours.
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Justices strike down Washington state drug possession law
Police must stop arresting people for simple possession.
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Do Washington drivers need to learn the zipper merge?
Legislators propose requiring zipper merge instruction in drivers education and in license test.
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Inslee: All of Washington to stay in Phase 2 for a few weeks
The governor issued a weekslong pause on regions moving backward, but has yet to outline a Phase 3.
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REI co-op to open new sattelite office in Issaquah
New office announcement comes after company shift to “distributed,” work model.