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King County, WA Kent Reporter / May 3, 2021

File photo A gray wolf. The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the wolf population has grown, according to a recently released annual report. Each year, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife releases a report on wolf recovery statewide.

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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in...

Kent Reporter

King County, WA MyNorthwest.com / May 2, 2021

If Gov. Inslee sticks to his word to roll back counties that don't meet required thresholds, King County will roll back to Phase 2 this week. "Based on the metrics outlined in the Road to Recovery, our current case and hospitalization rates indicate that we'll be rolled back to Phase 2," said Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King County.

https://mynorthwest.com/2857371/metrics-points-to-phase-2-rollback-king-county/
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With metrics ‘a done deal,’ data points to Phase 2 rollback for King County

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King County, WA Tacoma News Tribune / May 2, 2021

Washington state saw a total of 29 COVID-19 outbreaks with ties to K-12 schools in March, bringing the number of outbreaks occurring between August and March to a total of 182, according to an updated report r eleased by the Department of Health on Friday. The 182 outbreaks involve 708 individual COVID-19 cases.

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School-related COVID-19 outbreaks in Washington state reach 182 after case surge

Tacoma News Tribune

King County, WA The Seattle Times / May 2, 2021

We're updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world, including stats about the spread of the coronavirus in Washington state.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-daily-news-updates-may-2-what-to-know-today-about-covid-19-in-the-seattle-area-washington-state-and-the-world/
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Coronavirus daily news updates, May 2: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world

The Seattle Times

King County, WA KING5.com / May 2, 2021

Pierce County health officials say it might be a matter of messaging and are trying to close the gender gap discrepancy. Data from the Washington State Immunization Information System show nearly a 7% gap between women and men who are fully vaccinated in the state, with similar gaps showing up in counties including King, Pierce and Snohomish.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/women-men-vaccination-gender-washington-state/281-df537e19-905a-42f5-9bb1-eff07adf6a67
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Women outpace men for vaccines in Washington

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King County, WA KIRO Seattle / May 1, 2021

KING COUNTY, Wash. - King County leaders are almost certain the county will have to rollback to phase 2 of Washington's reopening plan on Tuesday. It's due to the steep rise in cases and hospitalizations from COVID-19. This news is being greeted with groans from businesses already hard hit by the coronavirus.

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King County businesses brace for COVID-19 rollback

KIRO Seattle

King County, WA KIRO Seattle / May 1, 2021

On Friday, at the West Seattle Vaccination Hub, patients were told to send their friends and family. No appointments are necessary for Friday and Saturday. The word spread quickly on social media. This week the City of Seattle received more than 50,000 doses and city officials want to use them all.

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WA vaccine supply is strong. Walk-ins welcome

KIRO Seattle

King County, WA The Seattle Times / May 1, 2021

Covenants that blocked people of certain races and religions from living in some areas are still on the books in Washington, though no longer enforceable. Researchers are now expanding a search for these markers of the area's history of segregation.

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Racist restrictions in old home deeds across Washington state will get expanded scrutiny

The Seattle Times

King County, WA Patch.com / May 1, 2021

KING COUNTY, WA - Now that more people are getting the coronavirus vaccine, many restaurants around the Eastside are offering dine-in options for Mother's Day 2021. Many restaurant chains with Mother's Day deals are also offering carryout meals. Restaurants and chefs across King County are readying feasts - for on-site dining or takeout - to make it a memorable day.

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Mothers Day Deals: Treat Mom At These Eastside Eateries

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King County, WA The Seattle Times / May 1, 2021

A new Washington state Department of Health report shows that a slim majority of COVID-19 cases tied to schools are in kids and teens age 18 and younger. The state has recorded 182 coronavirus outbreaks in schools this school year.

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Washington schools have logged 182 COVID-19 outbreaks this school year, says new report

The Seattle Times

King County, WA U.S. News & World Report / May 1, 2021

SEATTLE (AP) - An 8-year-old Federal Way girl shot Sunday in her apartment when a bullet traveled through several walls later died, and police say her father is no longer considered a suspect. The King County Medical Examiner's Office identified the girl as Royal'lee Wallace and determined she died Monday from a gunshot wound to the head, The Seattle Times reported.

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Father No Longer Suspected in Child's Shooting Death

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King County, WA Patch.com / May 1, 2021

WASHINGTON - Saturday is an important day in Washington and across the United States, as residents around the nation are encouraged to take steps to limit the risk of fire spread on their property before the dry days of summer. In Washington, preventative steps may prove especially important this year, on the heels of an unusually dry March and April.

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Saturday Is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day In Washington

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King County, WA Seattle PI / Apr 30, 2021

Several counties across Washington, including King County, are at risk of moving back to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. According to a recent analysis of the most recent complete data from the Washington State Department of Health, nearly a dozen of the counties still in Phase 3 were not meeting either metric on coronavirus cases or hospitalizations needed to remain in the third phase.

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Several counties in Washington, including King, are at risk of moving back to Phase 2 in May

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King County, WA KIRO Seattle / Apr 30, 2021

On Monday, the state will decide which counties will roll back their phases. The Washington State Health Department stated more than a dozen counties are poised to roll back. The state will evaluate the two metrics on Monday and announce the changes on Tuesday. The rollbacks will take place Friday.

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More than a dozen WA counties poised to roll back phases

KIRO Seattle

King County, WA The Seattle Times / Apr 30, 2021

Property values are rising across King County, especially outside Seattle, according to the county assessor. The King County Assessor's Office has begun sending out property valuation notices for this year, which will be used to set next year's property taxes.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/property-values-are-climbing-rapidly-across-king-county-what-does-that-mean-for-your-taxes/
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Property values are climbing rapidly across King County — what does that mean for your taxes?

The Seattle Times

King County, WA KUOW News and Information / Apr 30, 2021

Could 2021 be the year for millennial candidates in King County? Several Seattle millennials are challenging political veterans with deep pockets, and contests like the Seattle mayoral and King County executive races are shaping up to be generational battles.

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Millennials challenge veteran candidates in 2021 King County and Seattle elections

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