Northwest
Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting
Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health
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King County Elections mails 1.4 million ballots for Nov. 3 General Election
Director predicts 90% turnout
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King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
Small increase in sales tax to support program
Life
Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 10
Similar to other walk events in the region, Alzheimer’s Association encourages registered users to walk in a location…
Northwest
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state
One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children
News
Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday
The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: ‘More gridlock and unsafe streets for Canyon Park’
Businesses in Canyon Park express concern for Bothell’s Canyon Park Subarea Plan
Northwest
Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19
‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’
Northwest
K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home
Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them
Opinion
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
Business
PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade
You can nominate your favorite business by Oct. 18
Northwest
Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County
Northwest
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine
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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Improvements include a new medical tower building
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Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’
Northwest
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60
Northwest
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday
Northwest
8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine
A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.