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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises
Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.
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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County
Your comments will be accepted through April 10.
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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.
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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
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State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions
They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…
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Woman arrested after allegedly pulling gun on gas station employee who asked her to wear a mask
The 33-year-old Spanaway woman has not been charged yet.
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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
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How to curb demand for catalytic converters and reduce theft
King County senior prosecuting attorney urges Legislature to strengthen Senate bill
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What in the world is Wordle? It’s an online game C-R-A-Z-E
Solving the daily five-letter brain teaser in six tries is the latest social media obsession.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.