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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program

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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

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Free Youth Transit Pass moves forward with hopes of implementation in time for schoolyear

All youth should hold onto their ORCA card to use in the fall as their Free Youth Transit…

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

Parents in Kelowna lack confidence in the vaccination (Metro Creative Graphics Photo)

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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11

The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County

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Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in King County

Health officials say the positive case does not pose a significant risk to public health

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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff

After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

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Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

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Teen shot in the neck near Federal Way park

The 16-year-old boy is in stable condition, according to police.

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City of Redmond to host community meeting regarding parks

The June 1 meeting will be a chance for community members to provide input on the city’s parks.

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From left to right: Loreen Hamilton, City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Director and Aaron Bert, City of Redmond Public Works Director (Courtesy of City of Redmond)

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Redmond appoints new directors of Park and Recreation and Public Works

Loreen Hamilton appointed to Parks and Recreation Director and Aaron Bert Public Works Director.

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Boy shoots brother, 9, inside Federal Way apartment

The 9-year-old boy was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center.

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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.

Early design renderings of Memorial Stadium renovations (Screenshot from March 22 Federal Way School Board presentation)

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Here’s how you can get a sneak peek at the new Federal Way Memorial Field

FWPS to host open house showcasing renovations May 19.

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Federal Way man accused of pointing loaded gun at Redmond business owner

The 19-year-old man was charged with first-degree robbery.