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COVID-19 cases surge over Christmas weekend in King County
Projections suggest things will get worse before they get better.
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Snow leads to hundreds of incidents along King County highways, freeways
State Patrol responds to 279 collisions, 865 other incidents over 3 days
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‘Twas a white and cold Christmas weekend – with more snow to come
Weather forecast calls for more snow this week.
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Massage therapist, psychologist in Bellevue disciplined by DOH after alleged misconduct
Both have either lost their license to practice or had it suspended.
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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”
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Bellevue Police arrest 16 men in one night during prostitution patronization sting
Police say any approach to combating human trafficking must include dealing with the demand.
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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson
Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.
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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study
Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.
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Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
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King County close to making trade with Seattle for City Hall Park
The proposed swap needs to be approved by Seattle City Council.
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One skier dies, five survive after backcountry Crystal Mountain avalanche
Skier who died was Issaquah resident Robert Weisel, 66, according to Pierce County Medical Examiner.
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Healthcare workers facing widespread burnout amid pandemic, say multiple unions
Healthcare workers unions are pushing for increased staffing to avoid mass resignations.
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King County adopts amended districting plan
Residents can view adopted districting map on the county’s website.
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BSD superintendent addresses backlash regarding the district’s handling of sexual violence complaints
In his statement, Art Jarvis denounced social media attacks and urged for trust in due process.
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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic
A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.
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New Dick’s Drive-In location to open at the Crossroads Mall
Grand-opening ceremony will be on Dec. 16.
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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County
More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.