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Washington Is 2021’s 9th Most Vaccinated State: Report
Compared to other states, Washington has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, a new study finds.

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Compared to other states, Washington has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, a new study finds.

The Seattle-based company said it will also fund high school diplomas, GEDs, and English as a second language for front-line Amazon workers.
According to the Seattle Police Department, the driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested after slamming into several parked cars.
"With cases of COVID-19 very high, our hospitals strained, and children back to school, we do not feel it is responsible," the city said.
According to Bellevue police, a tip led to the recent arrest of burglary suspect, Patrick Thomas. A second suspect remains at large.
Detectives with the Seattle Police Department are urging the public to use caution when meeting buyers or sellers online.
Seattle police said while attempting to arrest a combative man for DUI, a large crowd formed, resulting in a heavy police presence.
The public is invited to join Seattle Fire and Police Departments virtually on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. for a live stream of its 9/11 ceremony.
Bring your dog to splash and play this Saturday as the Kirkland community celebrates the end of the season at the pool.
"Review of surveillance video from the area revealed that the shooter targeted the officer in this attack," police said in a news release.
The payments will range from around $9 to more than $20,000, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.
According to the King County Sheriff's Office, 13 boats were damaged in the recent fire and one person was transported to a nearby hospital.
The shooting happened early Wednesday morning in West Seattle, police said. The 37-year-old woman was transported to a nearby hospital.
Welcoming Week is a nationwide celebration of America's diverse cultures from Sept. 10- 19.
Roadwork on Issaquah's Highlands Drive will begin Monday, Sept. 13 and run for approximately three weeks.
According to the Renton Police Department, the shots were fired from a vehicle at Talbot Road and Grady Way just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Children and adults are invited to come interact with and view exciting demonstrations from Redmond firefighters and police Sept. 12.
Kirkland's 9/11 memorial will include the police and fire honor guard, music, speakers and the placing of a ceremonial wreath.
The Bellevue Fire Dept. is the first agency in King County to earn the American Heart Association's Lifeline Silver Plus Achievement Award.
According to the King County Sheriff's Office, the customer damaged the restaurant's property when her order wasn't taken quickly enough.