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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive
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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths
WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals
Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.
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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region
The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.
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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase
The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.
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Local art museums help Bothell jewelry artist sell origami crane earrings to fight hate
Fay Lim kicked off the “Cranes for Peace” fundraising campaign kicked off in May 2021.
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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic
DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.
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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.
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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies
State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.
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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike
The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.
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Kenmore city council acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month, talks of tenant protections
The council passed a tenant protection ordinance by 5-2 votes.
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Eastside Fire & Rescue wants community input on strategic plans for future
The department will offer a survey and will host several open house meetings through April.
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Addressing mental health crisis; Enumclaw’s secession; Cedar Hills Regional Landfill expansion is met with criticism | King County Local Dive
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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines
Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…
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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”