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Beat the heat | Safety tips from State Department of Health
Temps could break 100 degrees three consecutive days June 26-28
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Places to stay cool in King County with temps to break 100 degrees
Libraries, malls among spots to go; several cities to open cooling centers
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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…
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Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse
Health experts are urging Washingtonians to prepare for more of what they suffered through last September — what…
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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King County libraries move to Phase 4 this month
Libraries across King County will advance to Phase 4 on June 30, and all remaining library buildings will…
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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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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
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Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
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State to allow ‘Joints for Jabs’ promotions to support vaccinations
Retailers temporarily allowed to provide a joint for adults vaccinated at in-store clinics