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Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, demonstrating the delta variant’s potential to unravel the state’s hard-fought progress toward recovery. Unvaccinated...

Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County

By Sharon Bogan Public Health—Seattle & King County The recent Delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases affecting our region and nation is unfortunately not letting up....

State Transportation Commission meets July 20 to select its toll rate increase proposals for tolled highways

Travelers who use Washington’s tolled highways will learn next week what the new proposed toll rates will be for those facilities when the Washington State...

WSDOT urges drivers to watch for work zones this holiday weekend

Staff reports: Recent collisions have severely injured or even killed state highway workers while they were serving the public — injuries and deaths that could...

Transit returning to full capacity

Riders soon will have more public transportation options as buses, trains and ferries in the Puget Sound region return to full capacity and open all...

State seeks comment on toll rate increase options

Staff reports: The Washington State Transportation Commission has launched its public comment process as it prepares to increase toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge,...

Shortage of truck drivers causing fuel shortages at gas stations

State leaders are encouraging travelers by car to plan ahead as the increased demand comes at a time fuel stations nationwide are grappling with delays...

Bat positive for rabies found in King County

By Public Health – Seattle & King County staff As the weather warms up in King County, bats come out of hibernation, which means...

King County looks at forming hate crime unit in Sheriff’s Office

Responding in part to a shocking increase in crimes of hate and bias, King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn has introduced legislation that would...

State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

By Washington State Department of Commerce Shalisa Hayes is a mother with a mission. In August 2011, she experienced the deepest pain a mother could...

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