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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic
A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.
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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County
More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.
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King County weather: Dec. 9-13
Here’s the King County area weather forecast for Dec. 9-13, 2021.
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King County Council approves plan for future of housing-first approach to homelessness
The plan will govern expenditures of Health through Housing dollars from 2022 to 2028.
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King County Council approves unique public-private partnership for Eastrail project
Funding approved to construct key Eastrail/520 Trail Corridor connector in Bellevue.
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King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron
Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.
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Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties
A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.
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King County weather: Dec. 3-5
Here is your King County area weather forecast for Dec. 3-5, 2021.
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Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state
Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November
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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.
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Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant
Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.
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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County
County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.
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King County and Port of Seattle to collaborate on waste-to-fuel study
The study is aimed at identifying logistics of developing aviation fuel out of municipal garbage.
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Department of Health announces QR code verification program to prove vaccination status
WA Verify is intended to make vaccine verification simpler and more efficient.
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Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic
Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.
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King County proposes redistricting map, asks for feedback from public
Public invited to comment at November 30 public hearing.
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King County Executive appoints Patti Cole-Tindall as interim sheriff
Cole-Tindall has a background in the sheriff’s office and county government.