News
King County Council approves $631 million emergency COVID budget
Staff reports
Northwest
King County health officials urge caution around rivers, lakes
Warm Memorial Day weekend weather expected to draw people to swimming, boating
Opinion
Editorial: Act now to save salmon, regardless of dams’ fate
With a plan to remove dams on the Snake River shelved, leaders must commit to broader-based actions.
Opinion
Editorial: Parents have decision to make on vaccinating kids
With one vaccine now approved for kids 12 and older, parents shouldn’t wait for a school requirement.
News
Kent School District offers vaccination sites for children 12 and older
May 24 at Kent-Meridian High; May 27 at Kentwood High
News
King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks
Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19
Northwest
Shortage of truck drivers causing fuel shortages at gas stations
Suppliers struggle to keep up with increasing demand for fuel from travelers by car
Northwest
Bank of America to increase minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Raised pay to $20 per hour last year
Northwest
State legislation to promote recycling, reduce plastic waste becomes law
Will ban polystyrene food ware, recreational coolers and packing peanuts
News
Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
News
Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.
Northwest
No appointments needed for vaccine shots at Safeway, Albertsons
Walk-in customers welcome at pharmacies
News
New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers
Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.