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Student brings awareness to menstrual health among Puget Sound’s homeless
When Ria Mohan, a junior of Juanita High School in Kirkland, had to choose a topic of focus…
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
Northwest
New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated, vaccinated people
Information compiled by Public Health – Seattle & King County
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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office
Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.
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King County Council steps closer to establishing hate crime hotline
The program is aimed at reducing the number of unreported hate crimes.
Northwest
Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
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How you can help Afghan refugees in the Puget Sound area
Refugee service group looking for donations and volunteers to resettle refugees.
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Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation
King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.
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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not
Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.
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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department
New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.
Northwest
Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state
Hospital capacity fills up due to increase
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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers
The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.
Northwest
State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
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King County to pay family of pregnant mother killed by sheriff deputies
Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.
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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County
Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.
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King County Corrections Guild wants to bargain mandatory vaccinations
Labor union represents over 550 corrections officers and sergeants