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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

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In Vashon’s COVID surge, vaccinated are among the infected

Studies have confirmed the Delta variant is much more infectious than the previous COVID strains.

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Heritage Museum and Vashon Nature Center ready new exhibit

“Natural Wonder: An Island Shaped by Water” will explore the island’s relationships with water.

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Thursdays in August means more music in Ober Park

Concerts in the Park is presented by Vashon Park District, with bands curated by Vashon Events.

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Local vet laments lack of socialization in pandemic pups

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many dogs have come to lead more stressful lives, too.

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Westside Water addresses capacity issues

The Association recently submitted a Small Water System Management Plan to the Department of Health.

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

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Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County

What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…

Surveillance footage appears to show Tyler Slaeker and other people entering the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, according to U.S District Court documents. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…

Seattle Film Summit organizers Chad Hutson (left) and Ben Andrews (right) - (courtesy of Seattle Film Summit)

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Seattle Film Summit returns to partial in-person format this September

This year’s event will focus on promoting self-advocacy in the creative sector.

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Local Artist Creates Paper Cranes for Souls Lost in Pandemic

An origami crane hangs for everyone who has died of the disease in the county since March of…