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Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
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King County prosecutor, council member propose hate crimes task force
County leaders say the proposal will give better resouces to prosecute and investigate hate crimes.
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Local artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards
Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
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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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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.
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
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State releases February unemployment data
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was…
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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy
DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.
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King County municipal courts offer limited time warrant amnesty program
The program is intended to mitigate court backlog of warrants during pandemic.