Week of May 2
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began in March. As of May 4, there… Continue reading
The 35-year-old man sold four firearms — two of which were stolen — to undercover federal agents.
No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following an announcement on May 4 by Gov.… Continue reading
Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which could give residents precious seconds to prepare… Continue reading
The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the wolf population has grown, according to a… Continue reading
Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.
Fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated parts of King County starting in 2022 after the King County Council approved a ban on April 27 with… Continue reading
Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
County leaders say the proposal will give better resouces to prosecute and investigate hate crimes.
Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as COVID-19 and flu.
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on how to treat a rare… Continue reading
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.
Staff reports The Washington State Senate has approved a measure restricting certain police tactics and gear, including the use of neck restraints and tear gas,… Continue reading
Rights restored immediately upon release.
Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to rework its approach to protecting water quality… Continue reading
Sheriff found deputy’s actions “demonstrated a disregard for the public, (his) partner and (himself)”.
February unemployment in King County sat at 5.3%, which marked a decrease from the prior month, but was still double that when compared to February… Continue reading
DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.
