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Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare
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South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.
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King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Emergency housing aid to individuals, families
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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92
Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.
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Republican state lawmakers want special session
Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.
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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen
Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.
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Heat wave is on the way this weekend
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls
Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped
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26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19
Treehouse works to find ways to support youth
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School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic
Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.
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Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities
Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.
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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed
King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.
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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results
Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.
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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results
Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…
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Three nonprofit groups to get $500,000 each to provide housing for human trafficking victims
YMCA, YouthCare and International Rescue Committee
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Primary election 2020: Who will emerge as Inslee’s challenger?
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies and fund-raisers and face-to-face debates
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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for WA state schools chief
Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.
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Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021
Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision
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State Department of Health launches CORONA survey
Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact
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Census takers to start follow up with nonresponding households in King County
Coming to neighborhoods starting July 30