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The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs...
By Haley Ausbun • September 10, 2020 1:30 am

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

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A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 9, 2020 6:25 pm

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

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Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo
King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take...
By Reporter Staff • September 9, 2020 1:20 pm

The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.

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Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos
Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington |...
By Steve Hunter • September 9, 2020 12:17 pm

Tuesday fire threatened several homes

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Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in...
By Joseph Thompson • September 8, 2020 3:40 pm

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five weeks.

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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
September 8, 2020 12:10 pm

Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.

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Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to...
By Haley Ausbun • September 8, 2020 11:18 am

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

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Image courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
By Aaron Kunkler • September 8, 2020 10:00 am

All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.

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I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction
I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for...
By Olivia Sullivan • September 8, 2020 1:30 am

Two lanes of I-5 will be closed overnight Sept. 9 and 10.

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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Constantine announces King County climate action plan
By Steve Hunter • September 3, 2020 10:35 am

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

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The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
COVID continues to whittle away at child care...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 1, 2020 12:00 pm

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

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One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald
COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County
By Haley Ausbun • August 31, 2020 3:10 pm

Public Health- Seattle King County announced new locations to get tested in Auburn and Renton.

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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
By Robert Whale • August 28, 2020 3:05 pm

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

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Sonia Joseph wipes away a tear in this December 2017 photo prior to entering the inquest hearing at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent into the fatal shooting of her son Giovonn Joseph-McDade by a Kent police officer in June 2017. File photo
South King County cities win lawsuit over changes...
By Olivia Sullivan • August 21, 2020 4:00 pm

Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.

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Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
By Reporter Staff • August 19, 2020 4:50 pm

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.

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Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Republican state lawmakers want special session
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • August 18, 2020 2:50 pm

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

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The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo
Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools...
By Joseph Thompson • August 14, 2020 5:20 pm

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

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Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography
Heat wave is on the way this weekend
By Aaron Kunkler • August 14, 2020 11:30 am

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

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School lunch. File photo
School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid...
By Aaron Kunkler • August 11, 2020 3:20 pm

Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.

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The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo
Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
By Rachel Riley • August 10, 2020 11:25 am

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

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