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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli
Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.
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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…
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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers
Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.
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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…
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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3
No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…
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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…
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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…
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State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation
Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.
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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session
Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.
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Redmond Police Chief assures complete investigation of police shooting that killed a mother at her own home
Chief Darrell Lowe said he has “no reason,” to expect criminal charges against officers involved.
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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords
Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.
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LWSD school board director Cassandra Sage running for re-election
Lake Washington School Board Director Cassandra Sage is running for a second term in LWSD district three, with…
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LWSD fifth-graders to compete in STEM state championship this weekend
The young team designed a website to help promote fitness and health during the pandemic.
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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…
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Kirkland’s Hamed Shirzad’s stunning Persian jewelry exhibit debuts at Bellevue Arts Museum
After a decade of work on his labor of love, Kirkland’s Hamed Shirzad has finished a set of…
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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Rights restored immediately upon release.