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COVID testing centers shut down for lack of business license
Center for Covid Control announced Jan. 13 it would close all of its locations for a week.
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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…
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Auburn teachers and staff struggle during omicron wave
15% of staff has been out sick since schools re-opened in the new year.
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Prosecutor alleges Seattle man recorded Muckleshoot Casino employee using toilet
The Auburn Police Department reports that a Seattle man used his cell phone to record an employee of…
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.
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King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments
The leadership positions and committee assignments will last through 2022.
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Man shoots, kills would-be robber on Auburn Way South
A man was shot and killed in Auburn on Tuesday, Jan. 11, after he allegedly attempted to rob…
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Shows canceled at Auburn Avenue Theater
The City of Auburn posted an update on the status of the Auburn Avenue Theater after it was…
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King County’s 4Culture to offer federal relief funds to ‘cultural producers’ impacted by the pandemic
Applications open until Feb. 2.
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State Sen. Phil Fortunato defies COVID-19 rules, gets kicked out
Lawmaker, who represents 31st District, was escorted out of the legislative building on Jan. 10, 2022.
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Widespread burnout among healthcare workers prompts change at hospitals
Healthcare workers unions are supporting HB 1868 and companion bill SB 5715.
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Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms
One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.
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Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor
Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.
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Here’s what’s coming to Auburn in 2022
From Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s trial to opening Auburn’s Health Through Housing location, a lot is happening.
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Future Algona transfer station faces planning stage headwinds
South King County’s new recycling and transfer station is expected to be completed in 2026.
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Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action
The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.
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Auburn Avenue Theater gets ‘red-tagged’
Due to nearby demolition, facility must be evaluated for safety by structural engineers.
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Baby was lethargic and struggling to breathe after a fall | Fire blotter
Between Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 354 calls for service, among…
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Extended 5-day weather forecast for King County
Thursday, Jan. 6: High 42°, low 37°; 100 percent chance of rain.