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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater

The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement

After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

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WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23

Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot

King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023

At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.

The curated menu includes 20 new menu items for attendees to enjoy at T-Mobile Park July 7-11. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors

The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.

Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

Westbound vehicles were able to move past the damaged semi-truck but traffic was backed up for almost five hours. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Collision caused nearly-5 hour back-up on westbound SR-18

The driver of a white box truck has been charged after causing a collision with a semi-truck near…

An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

Responders lowered a raft from a 200-foot bridge over the Green River Gorge to help rescue the missing kayakers. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge

Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely…

Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)

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South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction

The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…

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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.