Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
News
Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon
Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.
WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
King County Council approves $631 million emergency COVID budget
She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
Sports
Back to the ice: Vancouver Giants resume play Sunday
Langley-based team scheduled to play three games in four days, following COVID postponement
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
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Northwest
Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
Life
Car review: 2021 Mazda3 Premium Plus
By Larry Lark, contributor The Mazda3 has always looked the part of a sports car. Now, with a Skyactiv-G, 2.5-liter, Continue reading...
Car review: 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 Trail Special Edition
By Larry Lark, contributor If the great outdoors is your playground, it only makes sense the 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 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
Facebook page promotes minority-owned restaurants across Puget Sound region
Miya Nazzaro used to be a member of Facebook pages that were intended for people to promote and support restaurants… Continue reading
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.
Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn
King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas
WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
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Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
