Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.
News
Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state almost $340,000.
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering
Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line
Sports
Emerald Downs announces revised 2020 stakes schedule
Racing starts June 22; first featured race Aug. 2
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Opinion
Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial
“Don’t make me come down there.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet Saturday, after viewing video of… Continue reading
Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd
Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port of Seattle pledge to stand with communities.
Northwest
AG Ferguson wants to require law enforcement statewide to report all uses of deadly force
Report to Legislature recommends centralized, easily accessible statewide website on incidents
Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19
County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas
Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department
King County could be in Phase 2 this week
County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act
Life
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives
The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.
Relay for Life of South King County moves online
American Cancer Society donations to be taken during May 30 virtual gathering
Local singer Zan Fiskum advances to final 9 on ‘The Voice’
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses
‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’
Auburn dance studio finds creative solutions to keep going during COVID-19
Business
Kids culinary school opens in Covington
The school takes the unknown out of cooking for kids, owner Deb O’Brien said.
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Human remains in West Seattle identified
AG Ferguson wants to require law enforcement statewide to report all uses of deadly force
Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension
