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Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

Courtesy Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

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Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event

The Regional Business Summit, hosted by the Issaquah Chamber Sept. 10, will be held virtually due to COVID-19

New physician at EvergreenHealth Canyon Park

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New physician at EvergreenHealth Canyon Park

Learn more about the latest doctor on the scene

Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2

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Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2

The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…

Constantine announces King County climate action plan

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Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

TRIO participants at their academic awards reception, Spring 2019. Courtesy Bellevue College

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$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college

The grant has been a part of the college since 2001, and this year will help students struggling…

Bothell schools receive grants for socially-distanced physical education

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Bothell schools receive grants for socially-distanced physical education

Cedar Wood Elementary and Maywood Hills Elementary were among the recipients

Screenshot of the Alliance for Persecuted Peoples Worldwide Facebook page.

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More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization

A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.

Sonia Joseph wipes away a tear in this December 2017 photo prior to entering the inquest hearing at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent into the fatal shooting of her son Giovonn Joseph-McDade by a Kent police officer in June 2017. File photo

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South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings

Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.

Evergreen Academy Preschoolers make donations for Blueberry Gardens Senior Care. Courtesy photo/Evergreen Academy Preschool

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Photos: preschoolers make homemade crafts for Bothell seniors

Students from Bothell Evergreen Academy Preschool are learning the value of spreading joy in the community

Highlighted in yellow box sits the Chaipatanapong property, where Kenmore hopes to place a new public works facility. Courtesy photo/City of Kenmore.

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Kenmore family questions eminent domain case involving culturally significant property

Mayor David Baker said he is ‘disgusted by the accusations’ regarding warehouse acquisition.

The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo

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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography

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Heat wave is on the way this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo

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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed

King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

The memorial service for Bothell police officer Jonathan Shoop on Tuesday.

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Memorial honors fallen Bothell police officer Jonathan Shoop

After a motorcade through the city, the rookie cop’s two brothers spoke at a service Tuesday in Bothell.

King County Election headquarters in Renton on Aug. 4 for the primary election. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results

Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.