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State bill would help high school students pay for college courses
A new bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature is looking to eliminate course fees for high school…
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility
Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures
KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’
Assistant police chief on paid administrative leave as union, city begin talks
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Kent School District interim superintendent wants Kammerzell to resign
Incident could impact decision to renew school resource officers’ program with Kent Police
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WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements
SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.
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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime
Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.
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Shoreline senator’s bill would close loophole on police disciplinary actions
Jesse Salomon says Kent Police assistant chief case example of why changes are needed
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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services
The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.
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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.
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King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments
The leadership positions and committee assignments will last through 2022.
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King County’s 4Culture to offer federal relief funds to ‘cultural producers’ impacted by the pandemic
Applications open until Feb. 2.