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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
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Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring stations
The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a…
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Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students
The state Board of Health wants to see more data for younger children.
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies
State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.
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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools
By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service
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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…
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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises
Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.
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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County
Your comments will be accepted through April 10.
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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.
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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.