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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County
County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.
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Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic
Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.
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What the history of homelessness in our region can teach us about our current crisis
A talk with the author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American…
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Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an executive order aimed at transitioning state government to an all-electric fleet of…
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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries
For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.
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State’s richest zip codes are all in East King County, according to home value study
Medina zip code ranks among top 10 most affluent in the nation.
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State’s pediatric flu vaccinations down about 25% from this time last year
Health officials say sharp decline in childhood flu vaccination rates is concerning
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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies
King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
Northwest
Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native plants
Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.
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Seattle-area pair indicted for defrauding COVID-19 benefit programs
Amount exceeds $1 million; including $500,000 from state Employment Security Department
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Sen. Steve Hobbs named secretary of state
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.
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Drive-by shooting near Black Diamond leaves bullet hole in pickup
Vehicle approached at high rate of speed from behind and fired round
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Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
State DOH officials say pediatric vaccine will help protect children, slow disease spread