Northwest
King County health officials urge caution around rivers, lakes
Warm Memorial Day weekend weather expected to draw people to swimming, boating
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
News
She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
Northwest
Proud Boy ‘Milkshake’ from WA arrested in Capitol siege
Daniel Lyons Scott was “one of the first” to push into U.S. Capitol police lines on Jan. 6,…
Northwest
Shortage of truck drivers causing fuel shortages at gas stations
Suppliers struggle to keep up with increasing demand for fuel from travelers by car
Northwest
Bank of America to increase minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Raised pay to $20 per hour last year
Northwest
State legislation to promote recycling, reduce plastic waste becomes law
Will ban polystyrene food ware, recreational coolers and packing peanuts
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
Northwest
Muckleshoot Tribe reaches sport betting agreement with state
State Gambling Commission to allow sports wagering at Auburn casino
Northwest
State Patrol leads multi-agency effort to stop street racing
Racers take over streets/freeways in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
Northwest
State Department of Health releases updated K-12 school guidance
Schools must plan to provide full time in-person education this fall
News
As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli
Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.
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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…
Business
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.
Northwest
No appointments needed for vaccine shots at Safeway, Albertsons
Walk-in customers welcome at pharmacies