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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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Man, 58, dies in Covington house fire | Update
Man identified in Sept. 15 fire in 26200 block of 180th Avenue SE
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.
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Waste management expert knocks county’s plan to expand landfill
The waste management advocate said the decision to expand seems pre-determined despite assessment.
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SeaTac girl, 15, charged with second-degree murder in jogger’s death
Reportedly used her vehicle to ‘scare him’ while driving in Maple Valley
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State employees including first responders sue state over vaccine mandate
The lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 90 plaintiffs claims Inslee’s order is unconstitutional.
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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs condemns recent police ambushes
Two officer targeted shooting were reported last week in South King County.
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability
Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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Student brings awareness to menstrual health among Puget Sound’s homeless
When Ria Mohan, a junior of Juanita High School in Kirkland, had to choose a topic of focus…
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
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North Benson Urgent Care Clinic remains closed after property damage
Two seperate incidents caused window damage, according to the clinic.
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19