County of King (WA)
Recent News About County of King (WA)
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Men make up majority of population in King County in 2021
Of the 2,240,876 people living in King County, Washington in 2021, 49.5% (1,108,652) were women and 50.5% (1,132,224) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by North King News.
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CPR saves lives!
CPR saves lives!.
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On Memorial Day we pause to remember every service member
On Memorial Day we pause to remember every service member.
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New Vehicle Restrictions at Algona, Houghton and Renton Transfer
New Vehicle Restrictions at Algona, Houghton and Renton Transfer.
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Available Funding for Local Recycling, Reuse and Waste Reduction Projects
Available Funding for Local Recycling, Reuse and Waste Reduction Projects.
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King County and Trust for Public Land partner to preserve open space along Raging River
King County said its partnership with The Trust for Public Land to preserve almost 26 acres of forested open space permanently.
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Three residents named to vacant seats on King County boards
The King County Council unanimously approved three District 7 residents' appointments to various boards in the county.
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Language barrier erased at COVID-19 testing center at Bellevue College
A new free COVID-19 testing site opened on Dec. 15 at Bellevue College benefits from its operations being run by an organization that provides free, on-site and remote interpretation services at its clinics.
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King County shoppers: Keep it local this holiday season
As the holiday season edges ever closer, King County residents are encouraged to shop local by King County Executive Dow Constantine's "Keep it local King County" social media campaign.
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Connection between Eastrail and 520 Trail to be completed with REI and Facebook funding
Facebook and REI-Co-op plan to add to the $2 million they have already invested in King County trails, with funding to complete the Northup Way Connector, which will link the Eastrail and the 520 Trail.
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King County plans to combat racism through criminal justice reform and treating racism as a public health crisis
King County will be implementing a series of reforms and changes in how it spends existing funds in order to address problems that recent events have highlighted in both the criminal justice system and with racism in general.
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Investments passed to increase educational outcomes in King County
Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) was passed by the King County Council, which is a plan that will invest $318 million in King County education over 15 years.
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Economic downturn leads to shrinking bus service in King County
With the hit the local economy has taken due to COVID-19-related government restrictions, King County will drop bus routes to 85% of their current level in the fall, Mass Transit reported.
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Criminals wearing personal protective face masks to commit crimes
With face masks being a regular accessory everyone is wearing, it's difficult to distinguish those minding their business from those looking to create trouble.