E. coli. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…

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May Brings Poetry, Plant Sale and Remembrance to Mukai

Mukai’s grounds are bursting with blooms and greenery, and the simple, beautiful poetry form of Haiku

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No Rollback to Phase 3, but Gov. Urges Caution

Here’s what you need to know about April 27 to May 3.

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School Board Considers Full Docket in April Meeting

Hybrid education, staff raises on the table at April 22 school board meeting.

James Batey, Marilina Kim, and Jay Wyatt of Team Southeast Asia are interviewed before the RTCE at Mã Pí Lèng Pass. (National Geographic)

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For Islander, Competing on NatGeo Show Was Filled Was Thrills

James Batey is a member of one of four teams that competed in the extreme adventure competition.

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County Council Passes Ban on Fireworks in Unincorporated Areas

The ban prohibiting all fireworks, including sparklers and smoke bombs, will take effect next year.

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo

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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers

Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…

Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office

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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3

No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…

Courtesy of Washington Military Department

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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts

Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…

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A gray wolf.

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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…

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Vaccination Day at Vashon High School

Approximately 80 students, ages 16 and older, were vaccinated against COVID-19 on campus this week.