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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office
Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.
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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound
‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.
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James Beard Award winner wants to cook with you – virtually
Chef Jason Wilson can give customers an interactive dining experience in their own homes.
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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.
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Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities
More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.
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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound
Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.
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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.
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Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington are attributable to suicide
Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest…
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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.
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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.
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King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
“16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators
The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…
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Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities
One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.