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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth
All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.
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UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”
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Waipuna to play at final Kenmore Summer Concert Series of the year
Waipuna, which translates to ‘spring water’ is a Hawaiian music group that formed in 2008.
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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region
Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…
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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales
A new podcast for King County residents
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King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction
If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry…
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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches
From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.
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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes
Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’
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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge
So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.
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July proclaimed as Juvenile Rehabilitation Staff Appreciation Month
DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation system serves over 700 youth throughout the state.
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40 years later: Lottery pays off for state. Has it for you?
Games generated $17.7 billion in sales, $2.4 billion for education and $10.5 billion in prizes.
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Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in late July for eligible families
The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.
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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie
Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.
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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole
A new podcast for King County residents
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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon
The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.
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King County Sheriff’s Office to implement changes on public safety deliverance
Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall will begin implementing new changes to the agency in September.
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Sexual assault advocates speak out about loss of bodily autonomy following Roe v. Wade decision
According to the CDC, 15% of rape assaults across the nation result in pregnancy.
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Hirotaka appointed as the next Washington State Archivist
She is the first woman to hold the position in Washington state.
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Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax rule
Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues fought a requirement barring access to the House floor unless vaccinated
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Federal government announces monkeypox vaccine distribution to WA
State has been allotted 398 courses of the 2-dose JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine.