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State to allow ‘Joints for Jabs’ promotions to support vaccinations
Retailers temporarily allowed to provide a joint for adults vaccinated at in-store clinics
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Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
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As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
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Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.
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King County Council approves facial recognition technology ban
Software ban applies to King County Sheriff’s Office
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PSE’s electric customer rates increasing slightly
The new rates will go into effect July 1
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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.
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King County health officials urge caution around rivers, lakes
Warm Memorial Day weekend weather expected to draw people to swimming, boating
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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend
Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…
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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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Proud Boy ‘Milkshake’ from WA arrested in Capitol siege
Daniel Lyons Scott was “one of the first” to push into U.S. Capitol police lines on Jan. 6,…
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Shortage of truck drivers causing fuel shortages at gas stations
Suppliers struggle to keep up with increasing demand for fuel from travelers by car
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Bank of America to increase minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Raised pay to $20 per hour last year
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State legislation to promote recycling, reduce plastic waste becomes law
Will ban polystyrene food ware, recreational coolers and packing peanuts
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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?
Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.
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Muckleshoot Tribe reaches sport betting agreement with state
State Gambling Commission to allow sports wagering at Auburn casino
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State Patrol leads multi-agency effort to stop street racing
Racers take over streets/freeways in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen
Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.
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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies
A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.