Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility
Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check
News
WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements
SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.
Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime
Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.
Shoreline senator’s bill would close loophole on police disciplinary actions
WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments
King County’s 4Culture to offer federal relief funds to ‘cultural producers’ impacted by the pandemic
Widespread burnout among healthcare workers prompts change at hospitals
Sports
Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Redmond Police arrest former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Maple Valley Cricket Club hosts its first youth cricket league
Back to the ice: Vancouver Giants resume play Sunday
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Opinion
My bold New Year’s resolutions – late, as usual | Whale
I was born late — exactly three weeks — despite my mother’s earnest efforts to speed the process along with… Continue reading
Northwest
Five-day weather forecast for King County
Thursday, Jan. 20 day Cloudy, high 53°, chance of rain 60 percent Thursday, Jan. 20, night Partly cloudy in the Continue reading...
Sequim senator seeks improvements to police accountability laws
Senate Bill would allow more police vehicle pursuits; better define use of physical force
Life
Car review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover
By Larry Lark, contributor The Mazda CX-30 Crossover made its North American debut a year ago, and the 2021 edition… Continue reading
Car review: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
By Larry Lark, contributor The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport full-size SUV has been refreshed for the 2021 model year and… Continue reading
Business
Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington
Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”
The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column
Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years. As financial planners, inflation is… Continue reading
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Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’
Kent School District interim superintendent wants Kammerzell to resign
State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
