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Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo

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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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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.

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

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Report: WA nets only 100 new jobs in November

Unemployment rates held steady between October and November, according to a newly released preliminary monthly state employment report.

PSE workers rebuild circuit 27 in North Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy.

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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?

Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.

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

Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.

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Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares

To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices

Tim Eyman. File photo

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Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again

The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

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Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor dining restrictions

Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers

Courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s office

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Inslee announces new guidelines for schools and in-person learning

Staff reports