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New laws bring changes to minimum wage, plastic silverware, voting rights for felons
Two taxes take effect, but the future of each is uncertain.
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Legal fight on redistricting returning to the Supreme Court
Two lawsuits say the plans aren’t valid because commissioners broke state law before voting to approve them.
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Washington part of multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salads
Cases were found in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Skagit counties.
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King County scientists work to save chinook salmon
They conducted a study to determine how the salmon use the Green River as a habitat.
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Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez takes oath of office
According to the city, she is the first Mexican-American immigrant elected to the council.
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COVID-19 cases surge over Christmas weekend in King County
Projections suggest things will get worse before they get better.
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Extended weather forecast for South King County, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3
Here is the extended forecast for South King County from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3.
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City of Renton opens Severe Weather Shelter at the Highlands Community Center.
The shelter will be open to families and individuals through Jan. 2.
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Seattle Police bust Renton drug trafficker
Police found thousands of grams of narcotics and a large collection of weapons in the suspect’s home
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Renton Police find vehicle suspected of deadly hit-and-run, no arrests made yet
Police say they are waiting on analysis of evidence.
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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”
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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…
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Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson
Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.
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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study
Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.
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Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
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King County close to making trade with Seattle for City Hall Park
The proposed swap needs to be approved by Seattle City Council.
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Willowcrest affordable housing project wins award from governor for sustainability, community partnerships
The homes are part of the Sunset Area Transformation Plan and provide affordable housing ownership.
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Renton Night Market set for Tuesday, Dec. 14
The event will include a beer garden, food truck, vendors, and activities for children.
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Snow on Christmas Eve? | King County weather report Dec. 18-24
King County and the Puget Sound region could see snow by Christmas Eve, according to the National Weather…