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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
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Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
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Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
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Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…
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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…
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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…
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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…
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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears
Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…
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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.
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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election
Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20
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Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation
A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…
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Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.
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‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump troops aren’t needed
Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment
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WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence
Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.
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Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates
The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…