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Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo
Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • December 30, 2020 2:04 pm

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam...
December 29, 2020 1:19 pm

Caller demands money to drop criminal cases

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State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick. (Washington State Legislative Support Services) 2015
New proposal might help Washington get a Republican...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • December 28, 2020 5:47 pm

An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.

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A Dark-eyed Junco. Photo courtesy of RAS President Jay Galvin
Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns
By Olivia Sullivan • December 25, 2020 1:30 am

Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton and more while also extending out toward Mount Rainier.

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Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health...
December 23, 2020 11:51 am

A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin

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Report: WA nets only 100 new jobs in...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 22, 2020 7:30 am

Unemployment rates held steady between October and November, according to a newly released preliminary monthly state employment report.

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PSE workers rebuild circuit 27 in North Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy.
Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
By Aaron Kunkler • December 22, 2020 1:30 am

Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.

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The first of 152 new light rail vehicles arrived in June 2019 at Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles
December 21, 2020 11:26 am

Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers

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A rendering of the Kent Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. The station will be elevated near a new South 236th Street between 30th Avenue South and Pacific Highway South. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail...
December 21, 2020 11:02 am

Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024

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Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.
Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids
By Haley Ausbun • December 19, 2020 1:30 am

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares
December 18, 2020 12:25 pm

To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices

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Tim Eyman. File photo
Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • December 18, 2020 2:14 pm

The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

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Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor...
December 17, 2020 11:09 am

Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers

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Courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s office
Inslee announces new guidelines for schools and in-person...
December 16, 2020 5:10 pm

Staff reports

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A man donates blood. COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest
Tragedy becomes call to action on Washington and...
December 16, 2020 3:49 pm

2017 Amtrak train derailment underscoring need for emergency preparedness this winter and through pandemic

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Photo courtesy of Fisher Scones
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 16, 2020 2:20 pm

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks, working during school hours and more.

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University of Washington Medical Center Montlake campus pharmacy administration resident Derek Pohlmeyer (left) and UWMC pharmacy director Michael Alwan transport a box containing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines toward a waiting vehicle headed to the UW Medical Center’s other hospital campuses on Monday in Seattle. (Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times via media pool)
COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Washington state
December 14, 2020 5:09 pm

People in Phase 1a will begin to receive vaccinations this week

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A King County Metro bus with an ad from the natural gas organization Partnership for Energy Progress. Contributed photo
Should fossil fuel ads go the way of...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 11, 2020 12:50 pm

King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.

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In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. The project can provide power to the small town of Glacier for around two hours if needed. (Sound Publishing file photo)
What will a green WA electric grid look...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 10, 2020 3:05 pm

It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.

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Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.
Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
By Haley Ausbun • December 9, 2020 5:30 am

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

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