Northwest
King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
Small increase in sales tax to support program
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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR
Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.
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State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims
The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
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Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state
One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children
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Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters
New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.
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Court: New trial in case of man who told police ‘Can’t breathe’
Cecil Lacy Jr. of Tulalip died in 2015 while in police custody.
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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.
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Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19
‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’
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K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home
Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them
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Report: Boeing will end 787 Dreamliner production in Everett
Boeing declined comment on a Wall Street Journal story saying the passenger jet’s assembly will move to South…
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New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies
A way to mobilizing the region’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
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State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year
Presence of COVID-19, flu viruses could put more people in the hospital
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Washington teacher’s upbeat lesson goes viral on TikTok
A video posted by kindergarten teacher Mackenzie Adams has been viewed more than 10 million times.
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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.
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Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County
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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.