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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
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Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
Business
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…
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Inslee endorses Anderson over Mullet for 5th District Senate seat
Mullet, the incumbent, came in second during primary, but has raised more money so far.
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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
Business
Fall City’s first coffee shop, Aroma Coffee, opens Sept. 11
The shop has been 13 years in the making.
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Providing housing first is saving lives in the Snoqualmie Valley
The valley’s motel voucher program is keeping some of the most vulnerable off the streets.
Business
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.
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North Bend set to fine Sallal Water Association $2,000 a day
An ordinance requires the water association to provide water usage rates in the city.
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News around the valley: New brews, school schedule, council member censured
Plus business news.