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King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials
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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment
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Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering
Nationwide list includes Kent, Auburn victims
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Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line
Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way
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County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
Kent, Auburn, Federal Way mayors say they won’t back down
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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.
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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures
Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19
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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.
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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.
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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.