People with disabilities demand better sidewalks, transit
If she could drive, Amandeep Kaur could get from her Lynnwood home to school at Everett Community College in 30 minutes, probably less. Micah Lusignan could see his friend who lives 5 miles across town within a few minutes, instead of the hour by bus. But a disability keeps them from taking the wheel. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Olivia Vanni)
Report: COVID-19 vaccine for children could be available by end of year
As the delta variant takes hold, anxiety is rising along with cases. That’s especially true for parents who are sending children too young to be vaccinated back to school. Any news about a timeline is something parents want to hear. Continue reading at KIRO 7.
More restaurant owners worried about rent due to Delta variant
More small businesses are able to make rent as the economic recovery continues, but restaurant owners are still struggling. About 30% of all small businesses in the U.S. could not pay their August rent in full or on time, according to a new survey of 5,349 small business owners by small business referral network Alignable. Continue reading at The Puget Sound Business Journal.
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School COVID-19 strategies largely the same, focus on keeping kids in class
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Opinion: King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
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Washington state employee union sues Gov. Jay Inslee to delay vaccine mandate, pending negotiations
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Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington City Council votes down George Hopper overpass improvements
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Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie Police Association rejects city vaccine mandate
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Washington Post
Ida weakens to tropical storm as it moves to Mississippi with heavy flooding
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U.S. regulator tells White House it will step up enforcement of oil and gas conglomerates
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Editorial: With tourism at all-time high, change in investment needed
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