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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Rights restored immediately upon release.
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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…
Northwest
King County Sheriff fires detective who fatally shot Black Diamond man in 2019
Sheriff found deputy’s actions “demonstrated a disregard for the public, (his) partner and (himself)”.
Northwest
State releases February unemployment data
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was…
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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy
DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.
Northwest
King County municipal courts offer limited time warrant amnesty program
The program is intended to mitigate court backlog of warrants during pandemic.
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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases
6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine
Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.
Northwest
Those who switched to telework have higher income, education and better health
U.S. Census Bureau report breaks down the numbers nationwide
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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
Northwest
Study finds drastic increase in WA properties deemed at-risk of flooding
Analyst suggests climate change is responsible for increased flood risks.
Business
Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
Marsh and his friend open physical and online trading card store as collectibles boom amid pandemic.
Northwest
King County looks at forming hate crime unit in Sheriff’s Office
Four deputies would be assigned to group
Northwest
Solved: Arsonist behind 1987 firefighter’s death was only 12
For 34 years, a blaze at the old Everett Community College library was a mystery. Now Elmer Nash,…
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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing
The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.
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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited
The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…
Business
First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn
“It’s what nature meant us to do. We just do it faster.”