King County, WA News

King County, WA KING5.com / May 4, 2021

As King and Snohomish counties prepare to roll back to phase 2, local shops are struggling to adjust. BURIEN, Wash. - As King County gets ready to enact stricter guidelines to combat COVID-19, local business owners like Robyn Desimone are wondering how much longer this will go on.

King County, WA KING5.com / May 4, 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee said every county will remain in its current reopening phase for the next two weeks. OLYMPIA, Wash. - Gov. Jay Inslee announced a two-week pause to the state's "Healthy Washington" reopening plan Tuesday morning. The pause means all counties will remain in their current phase of reopening.

King County, WA KING5.com / May 4, 2021

The King County Police Officers Guild is calling on Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht to resign after a survey of union members. KING COUNTY, Wash. - The King County Police Officers Guild is calling on Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht to resign after a survey of union members found an overwhelming lack of trust and confidence in the direction of the department.

King County, WA Patch.com / May 4, 2021

Seattle, WA | 1d All King County residents and workers can now get COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment at Lumen Field, Rainier Beach and West Seattle. SEATTLE - All King County residents and workers, 16 and older, can now get their COVID-19 immunizations at three of Seattle's city-run vaccination sites without an appointment, the mayor's office announced Monday.

King County, WA Voice of the Valley / May 4, 2021

The intro to the 1950s Superman television show claimed, "He can change the course of mighty rivers." So it was with early settlers and the rivers of South King County. This illustration charts three major changes that established the area's current hydrology. The first alteration came as a result of river wars between farmers [...]

King County, WA KING5.com / May 4, 2021

Religious organizations are allowed to reserve sections for those who are fully vaccinated. REDMOND, Wash. - Washington Cathedral in Redmond is preparing to open in-person worship to more people thanks to new guidance from Gov. Jay Inslee's office. "Anything that can increase capacity is good news for us," said senior pastor Tim White.