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Richard Sherman speaks on mental health stigma that prevented him from asking for help
After signing with Tampa Bay, Sherman says he was “proud” to ask for help after arrest.
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King County councilmember sounds alarm on fentanyl problem in the region
Reagan Dunn is proposing increased resources in next budget to help lower rate of fentanyl deaths.
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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October
The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.
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Taco Time Northwest tries raising wages to $20/hour to compete in a difficult labor market
The local fast-food chain will pilot the new wage increase at three King County locations.
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Sound Transit decides on upcoming bus routes and stations
New routes will not be available until more than five years from now.
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County councilmember proposes study to understand rental housing supply, costs in unincorporated King County
If passes, study would attempt identify the effects of regulation on rental market.
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Scoop Marketplace looks to cut waste out of grocery economy
The all-bulk grocery has two locations, one in Kirkland and Renton
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Walk’n Wag returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
All proceeds will benefit improvements and beautification projects for Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.
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Juanita HS student is one of the best downhill mountain bike racers in the world
Emma Artz represented the US in one of the most difficult bike races, placing in top-15.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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King County’s Eastside to receive major multi-modal transportation investment
Private and public investors will help build a regional biking and walking trail to mitigate traffic
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Eastside school wins National Blue Ribbon honor
Rosa Parks Elementary School in Redmond is the only Washington school to win.
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How a Duvall restaurant makes a true farm-to-table experience
The Grange prepares sustainably produced meals pulled from the soil of the Snoqualmie Valley.
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Carpenters union strike interupts some prominent Eastside construction projects
Union representative says members are prepared to strike “as long as it takes.”
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.