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King County Noxious Weed Control Board meets Jan. 26, seeks public input to set annual noxious weed
The King County Noxious Weed Control Board is expected to adopt the 2022 noxious weed list at a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26,...
Jan 21, 2022


King County Settlement for Children and Youth Harmed After Being Held Illegally in Solitary Confine
Yesterday, United States District Court Judge Lauren King gave final approval of a settlement of a federal class action lawsuit. The...
Jan 21, 2022


Join Us for Our Seattle Home Fairs
Join Us for Our Seattle Home Fairs Learn about rental housing rules, tree protection, permits, landslide preparedness, and more SEATTLE...
Jan 21, 2022


Surge In COVID-19 Has Lead To Worsening Of Existing Glaucoma Cases
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Known as an irreversible disease, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the...
Jan 21, 2022


ESD Monthly Employment Report: Payroll employment rises in December; unemployment rate drops
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy added 14,000 jobs in December. Between November and December, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly...
Jan 21, 2022


MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS OVER SAFE ACT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
STATE REGULATORS TAKE ACTION AND RESOLVE ISSUES WITH HUNDREDS OF MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS OVER SAFE ACT EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS...
Jan 21, 2022


Jan 20, 2022


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Broken Chains
This poem is dedicated to the unbroken chain of black poets who have given us a legacy of poetic treasures to share.To the Legacy of...
Jan 20, 2022


Mayor Bruce Harrell to Issue New Executive Order and Extend Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days
Mayor Harrell will issue new order calling on City departments to improve processes for coordination, relevant data collection, and...
Jan 18, 2022


Opportunity to Learn Indicators: Why They Matter More Than Ever Right Now
In the last 10 years, education scholars have made a concerted effort to shift our nation away from its single-minded focus on so-called...
Jan 14, 2022


CAN’T GET A TEST RIGHT NOW? HERE’S WHAT TO DO
Sharon Bogan PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER With the current Omicron surge, demand for testing continues to be extremely high. Many people are...
Jan 14, 2022


OLYMPIA – It has been a week of firsts in the Washington State Legislature.
OLYMPIA – It has been a week of firsts in the Washington State Legislature. The swearing in of Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) on Monday,...
Jan 14, 2022


Burien Eviction Moratorium Extended through End of State of Emergency
During a special meeting on January 13, 2022, the Burien City Council adopted Ordinance 789 that extends Burien’s eviction moratorium...
Jan 14, 2022


Increase in breakthrough cases related to current COVID-19 surge
OLYMPIA --The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeing an increase in the number of “vaccine breakthrough” cases related to...
Jan 14, 2022


Inslee provides support to hospitals to fight Omicron variant
With COVID-19 cases rising due to the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, hospitals are seeing a dramatic increase in COVID...
Jan 14, 2022


Mayor Harrell Appoints New Department Leaders and Hires Director of Public Safety
Hamdi Mohamed will direct the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs; Maiko Winkler-Chin will lead the Office of Housing; Andrew...
Jan 14, 2022


Help King County innovate new strategies on waste reduction, recycling, and environmental equity
Help King County innovate new strategies on waste reduction, recycling, and environmental equity as a Re+ Community Panel member King...
Jan 14, 2022


Temperance and Good Citizenship Day comes to Washington schools Jan. 14
· Annual statewide public school event promotes civics education and engagement · High-school students have the...
Jan 14, 2022


TWENTY-FIVE FAITH LEADERS LAUNCH HUNGER STRIKE FOR VOTING RIGHTS ON ANNIVERSARY OF INSURRECTION
Rev. Stephen A. Green, Chair, Faith for Black Lives January 7, 2022 — A coalition of twenty-five faith leaders from across the nation...
Jan 14, 2022


Superintendent Reykdal Shares Update on K–12 Education System
Superintendent Chris Reykdal shared information about student mental health and well-being, health and safety, graduation and assessment...
Jan 14, 2022


Walk in the park celebrates Martin Luther King
Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with an inspiring stroll along the lakeshore at Lake Sammamish State Park, Jan....
Jan 14, 2022


USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal...
Jan 14, 2022


New report tracks risk of COVID-19 reinfection in Washington state
OLYMPIA -- Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has published a new, weekly report that provides an insight into COVID-19...
Jan 14, 2022


COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older
Eligibility expansion will further increase protection as omicron variant spreads OLYMPIA – Youth ages 12 to 17 should receive a booster...
Jan 14, 2022
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