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Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat
Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.
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3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge
Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely…
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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor
The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.
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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County
Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.
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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.
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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
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WSP warning against scam calls
“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information
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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport
The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…