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Cop’s colorful TikTok video; road rage arrest; foreign investors in the housing market | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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South King County fire departments seek 40 to 50 recruits
Six agencies looking to hire firefighters to start in January 2023; registration deadline Aug. 31
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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state
Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off
Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…
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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health
CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.
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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy
Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.
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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response
Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.
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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.
A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November
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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast
A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.
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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care
The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.
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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals
Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.
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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week
Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.
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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs
A new podcast for King County residents
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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region
Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.
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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine
As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.
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South King County mayors issue joint statement on ‘rising tide of crime and violence’
In their statement, the mayors called on the county and the state to take immediate measures.
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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation
The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.
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Fix-it Fairs refurbish furniture for local refugee families
Volunteers at the July event restored 39 pieces of furniture.
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Larkin will face Schrier for Congress this November
A photo finish between Reagan Dunn and Matt Larkin has turned toward the latter.
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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries
King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…