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Booster shots build onto protection of initial vaccinations | UW Medicine
People 65 years and older among those who qualify for shots
News
Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
Northwest
Port of Seattle to require vaccinations for employees
2,200 workers must be vaccinated by Nov. 15
Business
Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons
National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19
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King County Corrections Guild wants to bargain mandatory vaccinations
Labor union represents over 550 corrections officers and sergeants
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King County to restart inquests into deaths by police officers
Cases include shootings by Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Kirkland police
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King County to hire recruiter to fill vacant Sheriff’s Office jobs
50 deputies have resigned this year after 69 resigned in 2020
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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
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State Patrol leads multi-agency effort to stop street racing
Racers take over streets/freeways in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
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State Department of Health releases updated K-12 school guidance
Schools must plan to provide full time in-person education this fall
News
King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases
6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Republican state senators make bid to get children back into classrooms
Wilson, Braun among sponsors of Senate bill