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Articles by Josh Kelety
An artist rendering of the Tateuchi Center in Bellevue. Courtesy of the Tateuchi Center
County funding for Tateuchi Center project in jeopardy
By Josh Kelety • April 16, 2018 4:30 pm

The proposed performing arts center could lose $1.2 million.

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King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone
King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone
By Josh Kelety • April 13, 2018 3:30 pm

All 450 deputies are slated carry the heroin overdose antidote by mid-summer.

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King County Council member Kathy Lambert leads the discussion at an informational opioid event on April 9. Photo by Josh Kelety
Law enforcement, doctors, and Kathy Lambert talk opioids...
By Josh Kelety • April 13, 2018 8:30 am

Panelists discussed broader trends in the epidemic, strategies for identifying addiction, and more.

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Washington Supreme Court upholds death penalty conviction of...
By Josh Kelety • April 12, 2018 4:30 pm

The case, which hinges on a 2006 quadruple murder, is likely to be appealed to the United States Supreme Court.

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Critics say draft plan from county task force on homelessness underwhelms
Critics say draft plan from county task force...
By Josh Kelety • April 10, 2018 9:00 am

One Table’s first stab at recommendations leaves some members calling for a bolder, clearly financed plan.

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Homeless riders rack up RapidRide fare fines
By Josh Kelety • April 5, 2018 4:55 pm

A recent report shows that they make up a quarter of all recent citations. Metro says that it will review its system to account for bus riders who can not pay.

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Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.

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By Taylor McAvoy
State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property...
By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
By Josh Kelety • March 6, 2018 3:00 pm

In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 3:00 pm

How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.

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By Taylor McAvoy
Governor’s carbon tax proposal is dead in the...
By Josh Kelety • March 2, 2018 7:00 am

The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.

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Photo by Taylor McAvoy
Lawmakers go into damage control over public records...
By Josh Kelety • February 28, 2018 7:00 am

Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee.

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Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
Carbon tax proposal inches through Legislature
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 3:00 pm

Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.

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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from...
By Josh Kelety • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.

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A fight over the role of unions erupts...
By Josh Kelety • February 15, 2018 7:00 am

State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.

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John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s carbon tax
John Kerry in Olympia to advocate for governor’s...
By Josh Kelety • February 14, 2018 7:00 am

Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”

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Bill to tax oil in pipelines advances in...
By Josh Kelety • February 8, 2018 7:00 am

The measure would also update state oil spill contingency plans.

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Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
By Josh Kelety • February 3, 2018 7:00 am

Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed, a “monumental step.”

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Light rail funding could be in trouble if car tab taxes decrease. Photo by Richard Eriksson/Flickr
Republican lawmakers call for further action on car...
By Josh Kelety • February 2, 2018 3:00 pm

Senate Democrat slams their efforts as “unthoughtful sledgehammers.”

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Washington health insurance market in flux
By Josh Kelety • February 1, 2018 3:00 pm

Premiums have skyrocketed, prompting a response from lawmakers.

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