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Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.
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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.
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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic
Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.
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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget
King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…
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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests
Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.
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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term
Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.
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Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.
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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections
55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.
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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
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LakePointe Urban Village in Covington to feature 1,500 homes
Street construction to kick off project
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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR
Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.