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Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension
A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs…
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Thousands of PSE customers lose power during heat wave
Thousands of people in Western Washington lost power over the weekend as power demand spiked during a historic…
Northwest
King County libraries move to Phase 4 this month
Libraries across King County will advance to Phase 4 on June 30, and all remaining library buildings will…
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity
Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…
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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…
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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3
No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…
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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…
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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…
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All fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated King County in 2022
Fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated parts of King County starting in 2022 after the King County Council…
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
Northwest
State releases February unemployment data
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was…
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle
High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.
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CDC updates guidance for those that receive vaccine
New guidance for those that have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been released by the Centers for…
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Grocery workers in unincorporated King County to receive $4 hazard pay bump
Workers at many large grocery stores in unincorporated King County will soon see a pay bump of $4…
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WA Legislature grapples with funding roads, bridges
Roads and bridges repair programs in King County are underfunded, and state legislators are thinking of ways to…
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King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas
The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…