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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

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King County domestic violence homicides reach 16 so far this year

Previous two years had seven each as COVID-19 impacts incidents

King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative

Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

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Kent girl, 12, dies trying to help her mother during seizure in car

Miranda Bhattacharyya ’always put the well-being of others before herself,’ family says

Hilary Franz (left) and Sue Kuehl Pederson

Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR

Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.

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Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications

$40 million in federal funds to be distributed

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Eleven indicted in illegal marijuana trafficking investigation

Allegedly shipped illegal marijuana across the U.S.; locations in six South County cities searched

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U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington

Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud

Lisa Rosenblum is the director of the King County Library System.
Reel Fest winners

Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on a show

Guest column from Lisa Rosenblum.

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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

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Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

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Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely

Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.

 

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Mind over miles: Thoughts from the Seattle Half Marathon

Reporter runs the 13.1-mile race in 2:01:40.

 

UW Senior WR Andre Baccellia scores on a 5-yard pass from QB Jacob Eason.
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GSBA Offering Direction and Support for Seattle Small Businesses During COVID-19

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Finding new ways to celebrate 4-20 together – virtually!

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The Double Bind

Allegations of rape will get you an audience with the King County Prosecutor’s office. But justice is more elusive.

 

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