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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…

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Free mask event for King County residents, Aug. 4 in Bellevue

The drive-thru distribution event will offer two masks per person

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.

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.

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County Fire Marshal issues burn ban

Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week

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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

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

Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

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Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

But prosecutors say that’s “immaterial,” and charged Henry Washington with aggravated murder Friday.

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

Toni Underwood celebrates her 100th birthday with sequins, glam and a face mask. Haley Ausbun/Staff photo.

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Celebrating 100 years during COVID-19 pandemic

Toni Underwood, Redmond, was still able to get a red-carpet celebration, despite the pandemic cancelling her 150-person birthday…

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

Screenshot of the stray kitten and the Rev. Aaron Burt from the July 12 liturgy video.

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Stray kitten surprises local priest during virtual Sunday service

“It was one of the most difficult sermons I’ve ever had to offer, because I was trying not…

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

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Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in…

Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

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Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Update: Officer identified by police department

Vanesha Hari and Varshini Hari from the Lake Washington School District co-founded a nonprofit initiative called Joys of Giving (www.joysofgiving.org). Courtesy photo

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Local teens make a difference during COVID-19 pandemic with Joys of Giving

Vanesha Hari and Varshini Hari from the Lake Washington School District co-founded a nonprofit initiative called Joys of…