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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
Northwest
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less
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County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
Kent, Auburn, Federal Way mayors say they won’t back down
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U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act
Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice
Northwest
How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.
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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters
Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.
Life
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives
The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.
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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.
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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton
Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.
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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County
All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.
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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
Northwest
New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport
Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers
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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties
Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…
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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2
Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.
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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.
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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions
Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.