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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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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon
Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…
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Port of Seattle awards environmental grants to Federal Way projects
18 projects to receive funding from the Port’s South King County Community Impact fund.
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Public health seeks feedback from community members on safety, well-being
Survey available to share your experiences.
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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children
Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.
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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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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
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Man demanding cigarettes strikes person on smoke break | Police blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 9-15.
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KCLS unveils new exterior library lockers at 4 King County libraries
The King County Library System one of the first large library systems in the country to offer locker…
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
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Leader of theft ring sentenced to six years in federal prison
Auburn man operated storefront businesses in Kent and Renton that fronted as legitimate pawn shops.
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Man sues Auburn after police commit hit-and-run in Federal Way
The lawsuit alleges the city is responsible for the victim’s injuries.
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FW councilmember responds to controversial social media comments
Erica Norton said her posts were directed at people who were threatening her for being unvaccinated.
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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.
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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan
Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…
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Jump Start Espresso opens third coffee shop in Federal Way
“We’ve built a family around this business in Federal Way,” co-owner says.