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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges

Steve Hunter — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:50:00 +0000

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Reporter Staff — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Ray Miller-Still — Tue, 14 May 2024 23:20:00 +0000

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Bailey Josie — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:12:00 +0000

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

Wire Service — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:44:00 +0000

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

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WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

Bailey Josie — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:27:00 +0000

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Benjamin Leung — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:55:00 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters...

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Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director

Cameron Sires — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:56:00 +0000

“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

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New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras

Wire Service — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:16:00 +0000

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season

Cameron Sheppard — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as tight as their player free agency budget.

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