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Port of Seattle to require vaccinations for employees
2,200 workers must be vaccinated by Nov. 15
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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.
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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VIDEO: Auburn police let suspected vehicle thief go, citing new laws
State laws passed earlier this spring require police to have probable cause to engage in a pursuit.
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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.
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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.
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Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages
Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2