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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.
Northwest
King County Courthouse comfort dog dies
King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…
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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot
The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.
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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events
New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.
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.
Northwest
Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach
Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.
Northwest
Local artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards
Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…
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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.
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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment
Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.