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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
Business
Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event
The Regional Business Summit, hosted by the Issaquah Chamber Sept. 10, will be held virtually due to COVID-19
Business
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…
Life
Walk’n Wag at your pace with extended virtual event
A scenic course for dog walkers is on display at Lake Sammamish through Sept. 2o
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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
Business
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.
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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”
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Issaquah youth perform timely message during pandemic
Students with the Kaleidoscope School of Music are putting together a performance for Aug. 31 on YouTube
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$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college
The grant has been a part of the college since 2001, and this year will help students struggling…
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More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization
A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.
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Free mask distribution event this week in Issaquah
On Tuesday residents can get up to 12 free masks
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South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.
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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen
Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.
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Heat wave is on the way this weekend
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.
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Downtown Streatery here to stay through September
After a short pause, Issaquah has reopened the street outdoor dining in downtown.
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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.