The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention breaks the opioid epidemic into three waves. The first wave began with the introduction of OxyContin—the highly addictive…
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As Washington state continues to grapple with new voting maps after redistricting, a measure in the Legislature would ensure future maps comply with the Washington Voting Rights…
Property owners in King County can go online today to view their 2022 property tax details. When visiting kingcounty.gov/PropertyTax, property owners can also pay their…
The Senate Law & Justice Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1705, which would ban the manufacture, use, and possession of any…
Performing the same motion over and over on the job can increase workers’ risk of getting hurt, and now a bill in Olympia aims to…
The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee heard public testimony on House Bill 1974, which would move state board of education and educational service…
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 306 calls for service for the week of February 7-13,2022 (prev week 270). Year to Date our Valley…
Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos // Getty Images Whether it’s a Hollywood film, prime-time television, Broadway, or another form of talent, Black people in the entertainment industry…
TW: This article contains information about sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Senate Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute…
The House Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on Senate Joint Memorial 8004, which addresses “de-risking” by financial institutions. The bill passed…
With new COVID-19 cases and hospitalization decreasing, and over 87% of King County residents over age 12 fully vaccinated, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced…
As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still…
It’s been a brutal start to the year for mortgage interest rates. Overall, since the first trading day of 2022 the Mortgage Bond has lost…
Washington state’s Death with Dignity Act has been on the books for more than a decade. Proponents says it’s time to update the law so…
The Senate Behavioral Health Subcommittee on Health & Long Term Care held a public hearing on HB 1761, which would allow nurses to dispense opioid…
Auburn police blotter for February 9-14, 2022. As a reminder, the incidents in these blotters are not all of the incidents or community contacts that…
For many, along with financial independence, becoming a homeowner is considered the quintessential American dream. Homeownership is one of the fundamental tools for building wealth…