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King County creates new inspector general office to fight fraud

The new office is the latest in a series of county changes in response to an audit last year that found unapproved payments and possible fraud.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald teeing it up at celebrity golf event

In another sign the life of Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has changed with a Super Bowl win, he'll be part of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

Seattle Offers Free Summer Meals For Youth Through Aug. 21

Seattle is offering free breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners to children and teens through its annual Summer Food Service Program, providing nutritious meals at parks and community centers across the city through August 21.

Here's what Microsoft's recent layoffs mean for the industry

In the latest round of tech layoffs, Microsoft is cutting positions in its sales and Xbox divisions. It’s not the company’s biggest round of layoffs in recent years…but it does signal where Microsoft is headed. Hear more from GeekWire editor and co-founder Todd Bishop. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it’s likely to happen again in 2027

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

Some health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak go on strike over pay issues as deaths near 600

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

Seattle Mariners can’t execute in extras, fall to Marlins on walkoff hit

The Mariners failed to execute in the top of the 10th inning, and the Marlins took advantage, winning 6-5 on a walkoff hit.

Cruise ship worker charged with sex abuse after ship pulls into Seattle

A 26-year-old man has been charged in Washington federal court based on conduct prosecutors say happened on a cruise ship he worked aboard. The FBI is investigating.

Islander garners gold medal in USA Biolympiad National Finals

Li qualifies for international event in Lithuania.

WA superintendent proposes life skills class for high school seniors

Reykdal’s proposal calls for the class to include instruction on financial literacy, college applications and civic engagement.

Harbor Island Studios stays afloat thanks to local nonprofit

CREATE48 Media Network forged a one-year lease with King County Council to keep the film studio open.

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