Northwest
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…
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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot
The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.
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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year
Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.
Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
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King County announces purchase agreement of Federal Way hotel
Hotel and two additional Seattle properties to become part of county’s Health Through Housing homelessness program.
Northwest
Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach
Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
Life
Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system
Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.
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Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park
Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide…
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Renton man with stab wound found in Federal Way
The man had been stabbed during an altercation earlier in the day and had received medical treatment for…
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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.
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Renton man shot in Federal Way, dies from injuries
Federal Way police responded to reports of gunshots around 3 a.m. May 16.
Northwest
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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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
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Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way
Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.
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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment
Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.
Life
Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns
Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton…
Business
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…