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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals
Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.
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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.
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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County
The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.
Business
Ken James honored for 30 years of service at Northshore Utility District
James was originally hired in 1992 as a senior mechanic.
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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation
A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.
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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program
In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.
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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
Northwest
JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public
Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.
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A long time overdue: Pride on the Eastside
The first Redmond Pride will take place on September 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Redmond’s Downtown Park.
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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington
Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.
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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system
In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…
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Swim Across America cancer research fundraiser set for September 10
This year, hundreds will swim in Lake Sammamish to help raise money for cancer research.
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Exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel paintings to be hosted in Bellevue
The exhibit will be at the Shops at Bravern through September and October.
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Local distillery calls for plums for gin amid low harvest yield from local farms
Copperworks releases the second batch of their experimental plum gin as they plan for next year’s.
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Burglary suspect caught with ghost gun; teacher strike delays start of school | King County Local Dive
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Life
‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook
After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.
Business
Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies
Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.
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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.
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Senator Cantwell celebrates $19 million grant at Bothell City Hall
$19 million of the RAISE grant will go towards expanding and improving Bothell Way.