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LWSD returns to in-person learning with updated COVID-19 guidelines
New protocols come from the expertise of King County health department.
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
Sports
Bothell High School senior named Gatorade Washington Volleyball Player of the Year
Jenna Legault led the Cougars to their first volleyball state championship.
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.
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King County Councilmember Sarah Perry shares her priorities for Eastside
New District 3 King County Councilmember Sarah Perry has outlined behavioral health, protecting the natural environment, helping small…
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‘Cranes for Peace’ jewelry maker to demonstrate at Cascadia Art Museum during Edmonds Art Walk
“Cranes for Peace” campaign raised awareness and funding to combat anti-AAPI hate.
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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…
Northwest
Unions: 2021 hosted a record number of workplace safety complaints vs. hospitals
Healthcare workers’ unions are supporting legislation that would implement safer staffing standards.
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.
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Kenmore City Council elects new mayor and deputy mayor to serve two-year terms
Kenmore City Council elected Nigel Herbig as Mayor and Melanie O’Cain as Deputy Mayor.
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Lake Washington School District places three levies on the Feb. 8 ballot
The exisiting levies, which expire in February, help fully fund the 57 schools within the district.
Business
Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington
Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”
News
Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms
One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.
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Postal workers concerned about USPS consolidation, impact on region’s mail delivery
Cities affected would be Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Pass, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, Mill…
Northwest
King County health expert is ‘mind-boggled’ by spread of Omicron variant
Omicron wave could peak by mid-January, according to predictions.
News
Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor
Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.