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    Northwest
    National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)
    At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 21, 2021 12:23 pm

    There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

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    State bill seeks independent investigations of police uses...
    By Steve Hunter • January 21, 2021 11:59 am

    Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman

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    West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
    Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 19, 2021 6:30 pm

    King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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    Democrats in the Washington State House are proposing to pay for transportation improvements partly by raising the gas tax by 18 cents. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 19, 2021 1:34 pm

    An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.

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    Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 19, 2021 1:30 pm

    Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest three policy…

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    June 2018 algae bloom. Photo courtesy of Department of Ecology
    Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 19, 2021 9:00 am

    Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
    Residents 65 and older eligible under new COVID-19...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer and Joseph Thompson Herald Writer • January 18, 2021 9:47 pm

    Inslee announces the move to Phase 1b; Find your eligibility through Phase Finder

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    Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo
    King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 18, 2021 4:15 pm

    Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

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    Local restaurants have had to adapt to new rules during the COVID pandemic. Pictured: JP’s Tavern in Federal Way’s turkey club sandwich with a side of tater tots. File photo
    State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 15, 2021 3:10 pm

    Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.

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    Fentanyl. (Courtesy photo)
    King County reports record numbers of drug overdose...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 14, 2021 4:30 pm

    Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.

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    Jay Inslee takes the oath of office for his third term as governor. (Governor Jay Inslee)
    Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 14, 2021 10:45 am

    At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.

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    Orwall sponsors state bill for 988 lifeline to...
    By Reporter Staff • January 13, 2021 12:05 pm

    New national suicide hotline number to start in 2022

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    Courtesy Photo, Maritime High School
    Maritime High School to open in Des Moines
    January 12, 2021 4:06 pm

    Regional school open to all; Application deadline Jan. 31

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    The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol in this 2015 file photo. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brian Badura/Released)
    What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 12, 2021 11:10 am

    King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.

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    State representatives respond to roll call during an online meeting before their swearing in on Friday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Other state representatives respond to roll call over a virtual meeting before their swearing in on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
    Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 11, 2021 2:50 pm

    State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.

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    Increased participation might be ‘silver lining’ in online...
    January 11, 2021 1:00 pm

    Online tools will provide increased access.

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    King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 9, 2021 5:10 pm

    “16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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    Patty Murray
    Murray calls for removal of President Trump from...
    January 7, 2021 11:47 am

    One of a growing number of lawmakers asking for 25th Amendment to be invoked by Pence

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    Photo by Elvert Barnes/Flickr
    Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 7, 2021 11:20 am

    One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.

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    Courtesy of the Department of Health
    State health officials announce next steps for vaccines
    January 6, 2021 5:30 pm

    From the Washington State Department of Health:

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