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Republican state lawmakers want special session

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

Courtesy photo/ Greater Redmond Transportation Association

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Registration open for Tour de Redmond

This year, the annual event will encourage cyclists to shop local.

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.

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.

Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

King County Election headquarters in Renton, on primary Election Day, Aug. 4. Voters can return their ballot and register in-person at the election headquarters and other voting centers by 8 p.m. Haley Ausbun/Staff photo.

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Still time to vote in August primary

Turn in your ballot at any voting center by 8 p.m.

Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?

Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates

Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief

Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.

Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

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WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

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Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

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Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

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State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact

The location of the campus expansion, under development, is just 200 feet away. DigiPen Institute of Technology/Courtesy photo

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DigiPen expands campus with ‘The Wing’

The new space for students will open Fall 2020 as students are offered hybrid learning plans.

Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

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Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County

Coming to neighborhoods starting July 30

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Washington Education Association calls for school year to begin with distance learning

Group demands safety first in any plans to return to school this fall

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County Fire Marshal issues burn ban

Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week

Lake Washington School District - Contributed art

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Lake Washington School District will start school year fully remote

Superintendent states this is not the model preferred by the district

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports

State school Superintendent Reykdal issues statement in response to online learning in the fall

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State school Superintendent Reykdal issues statement in response to online learning in the fall

‘Decisions are within the bounds of the reopening guidance that we provided in June’