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Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

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

Courtesy Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Business

Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event

The Regional Business Summit, hosted by the Issaquah Chamber Sept. 10, will be held virtually due to COVID-19

New physician at EvergreenHealth Canyon Park

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New physician at EvergreenHealth Canyon Park

Learn more about the latest doctor on the scene

Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos

Opinion

Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…

TRIO participants at their academic awards reception, Spring 2019. Courtesy Bellevue College

News

$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college

The grant has been a part of the college since 2001, and this year will help students struggling…

Bothell schools receive grants for socially-distanced physical education

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Bothell schools receive grants for socially-distanced physical education

Cedar Wood Elementary and Maywood Hills Elementary were among the recipients

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Business

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

Evergreen Academy Preschoolers make donations for Blueberry Gardens Senior Care. Courtesy photo/Evergreen Academy Preschool

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Photos: preschoolers make homemade crafts for Bothell seniors

Students from Bothell Evergreen Academy Preschool are learning the value of spreading joy in the community

Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

Sports

WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

Northwest

Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision

Mary Ellyn Miles

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Mary Ellyn Miles

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Business

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Northwest

State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact

Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

Northwest

Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

Coming to neighborhoods starting July 30

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Northwest

Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning

Group demands safety first in any plans to return to school this fall

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News

County Fire Marshal issues burn ban

Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports