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Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Washington state
As of April 28, 70 TB cases have been reported, and 17 new cases have connections with each…
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New Eyes on Kelp initiative boosts underwater monitoring of kelp beds
Puget Sound’s kelp forest are in decline due to pollution and threats from climate change.
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Inslee visits Renton High School to proclaim Teachers Appreciation Week
Amid teacher shortage, Renton pilots program to fast-track students into educators for the district.
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County auditor finds barriers to access, inequities in outcomes for people seeking protection orders
The auditors made several recommendations to improve the protection order process.
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Patti Cole-Tindall is named new King County Sheriff
A hearing and confirmation process for the appointment is set to begin on May 18.
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Love A Tree Day to mark the beginning of ORCA’s new card system
In most transit areas, fares won’t be collected from 3:00 a.m. on May 14 until 2:29 a.m. on…
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JUDGED BY XII (Episode 3): Behind the decision to charge a police officer 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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King County expands rural suicide prevention training and peer behavioral health services
Request for application deadlines are on May 3 at 2:30 p.m.
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Washington legislature awards $10.6M in stipends for youth exiting Extended Foster Care program
The number of young adults in King County who will receive stipends is 191.
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Eastside Pottery to host Spring Pottery Sale on May 7
Half of the proceeds will be donated to United Way King County & UNICEF Ukraine.
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How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee
Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.
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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
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Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
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Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily
The Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by the King County under the Health Through Housing initiative.
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | 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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Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
Business
Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban
Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.
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Kenmore sailor works on aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman
Kenmore native Paul Moiter has been assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron.
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.