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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
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 of deadly force
Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman
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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.
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House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
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 are attributable to suicide
Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest…
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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
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Residents 65 and older eligible under new COVID-19 vaccination phase
Inslee announces the move to Phase 1b; Find your eligibility through Phase Finder
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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.
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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
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 help prevent suicides
New national suicide hotline number to start in 2022
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Maritime High School to open in Des Moines
Regional school open to all; Application deadline Jan. 31
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What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Click to unmute: Legislators prepare for an online session
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 state legislative session
Online tools will provide increased access.
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King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
“16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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Murray calls for removal of President Trump from office
One of a growing number of lawmakers asking for 25th Amendment to be invoked by Pence
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Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities
One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.
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State health officials announce next steps for vaccines
From the Washington State Department of Health: