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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…
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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive
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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises
Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.
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House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan to retire from Legislature
Covington Democrat has represented District 47 for 18 years
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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election
Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.
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Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident
The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.
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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery
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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
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Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities
KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.
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Landslide closes westbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn | Update
One lane reopened late Wednesday morning
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.