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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
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Construction begins for Downtown Park entrance
The previously delayed entryway project is expected to be finished early 2021
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Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
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King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39
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Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
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Bellevue police arrest Renton man and others in connection to downtown Bellevue looting
Police say they’ve recovered $50,000 in stolen items and identified almost 100 suspects
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials
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Libraries take first steps towards reopening
Curbside service and book returns are returning in the coming weeks.
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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.
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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment
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Expect weekend closure of I-405 ramps eastbound to I-90
The ramps will be closed 10:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for work on the Mountains to…
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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident
The encounter took place June 16.
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Semi fire closes westbound I-90 near North Bend
A collision between a semi truck and a dump truck Tuesday has sent one person to the hospital…