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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
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King County Library System hires director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Dominica Myers oversaw racial equity and social impact initiatives with Seattle Opera
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New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies
A way to mobilizing the region’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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Port of Seattle launches task force on Port Policing and Civil Rights
Nine areas of focus will guide effort over several months, recommendations expected in 2021
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King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading
The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.
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Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols
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Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
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King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Emergency housing aid to individuals, families
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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.
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Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare
Includes drive-thru testing sites in South County
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped
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26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
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I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30
5-mile shutdown for new bridge construction at 70th Avenue East in Fife
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Mountain View Fire and Rescue levy is passing
Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.
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Murray, Cantwell propose legislation to block federal law enforcement occupations in cities
Response to recent reports of aggressive policing by agents in Portland
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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25
Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount
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Mountain View Fire and Rescue seeks levy on Aug. 4 primary ballot
Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.
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Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
The 45-bed facility will treat those awaiting test results, or who have mild symptoms.
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Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses
Numbers like this haven’t been seen since height of the Great Recession.