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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington
Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.
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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system
In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…
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Astronomy student takes ride of a lifetime on NASA’s flying observatory
Renton native was given the rare opportunity before plane was decommissioned.
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Burglary suspect caught with ghost gun; teacher strike delays start of school | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
Life
‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook
After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.
Business
Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies
Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.
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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.
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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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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…
Northwest
Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…
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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.
Northwest
King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options
Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.
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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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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.
Life
Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest
Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.