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Group seeks higher federal tax deductions for educators

Wants expenses deduction raised to $1,000 from $250

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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers

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State Patrol looking to hire troopers in early 2021

Openings for 60 trooper cadets, 24 commercial vehicle enforcement officers

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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam calls

Caller demands money to drop criminal cases

State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick. (Washington State Legislative Support Services) 2015

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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor

An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin

The first of 152 new light rail vehicles arrived in June 2019 at Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles

Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers

A rendering of the Kent Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. The station will be elevated near a new South 236th Street between 30th Avenue South and Pacific Highway South. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit

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Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail expansions ahead full steam

Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024

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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares

To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices

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First high-capacity COVID testing facility opens on Eastside

The first free, high-capacity COVID-19 testing facility on the Eastside opened in Bellevue on Dec. 15.