Justices strike down Washington state drug possession law
Police must stop arresting people for simple possession.
News
How the pandemic and coronavirus variants can show us evolution in real time
Scientists say viruses reproduce and mutate at higher rates, creating viral variants.
UW study shows high COVID infection rates among pregnant women
Study shows infection rates to be two to four times higher than expected among minority groups.
Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide
State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools
Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA
Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?
Women’s group wants Joe Fain to resign from state Redistricting Commission
Sports
WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines
Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports
WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
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Opinion
Editorial: Judge’s rebuke of Eyman protects initiative process
Along with a $2.6 million fine, the ruling places restrictions on Eyman’s future initiative campaigns.
Regional homeless agency behind schedule, but there’s hope | Roegner
It is the middle of winter and it’s too cold for anyone to stay outside all night. Seattle, King County… Continue reading
Northwest
Inslee names Karen A. Johnson director of new state Office of Equity
She is currently the equity and inclusion administrator for the state Department of Corrections
Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores
Claims Senate Bill 5010 watered down to protect insurers, not consumers
Life
Car review: 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4WD High Country
By Larry Lark, contributor Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for short, in the big scheme of things, are a recent development. Continue reading...
Car review: 2021 Lexus NX 300h
By Larry Lark, contributor The 2021 Lexus NX 300h luxury sports utility vehicle provides owners guilt-free mobility. The lower-case h Continue reading...
Marketplace
Local mentorship helps both ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ find joy in hard times
Online UNO, digital princess dress-up and other virtual fun in Enumclaw Plateau program’s pilot year
Stay local, shop local and be a part of the recovery
Sensational staycations start right here!
Covington small businesses with diverse owners may now apply for support from Comcast RISE
Comcast Lift Zones to help to bridge the digital divide for ‘at-risk’ students in Washington
If you have pets, it’s time to re-discover this one-stop-shop!
Business
WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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