Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
News
Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire
The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA
King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading
Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Sports
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols
WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December
An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.
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Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work
Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.
Race relations and your local police department | Roegner
The jury is our citizens, and they are divided.
Northwest
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine
Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful
Life
Three drive-in films set for Kent’s ShoWare Center Aug. 12-16
‘The Lion King,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid | Car review
There’s a reason Honda’s CR-V has been America’s top-selling crossover vehicle over the past 23 years. The 2020 CR-V AWD… Continue reading
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.
Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations
Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24
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Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Republican’s write-in campaign highlights post-primary intrigue | Roegner
High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study
