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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
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King County considers free transit for low-income residents
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
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County head tax bill passes committee
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.
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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
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King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified by 2035
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.
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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
Northwest
Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
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The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
Arts
Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit
Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…
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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs
Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.
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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.