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    Articles by Drew Dotson
    On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
    Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
    By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

    After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

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    All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County
    King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
    By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm

    Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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    (Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
    King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
    By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

    Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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    Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County...
    By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 9:30 am

    The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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