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Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling
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King County charter update targets police oversight, elections, council size
A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.
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Study shows King County’s treatment funding is making progress
A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.
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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement
Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.
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King County cities attract development with tax exemption
In South King County, Auburn adopted a multifamily tax exemption program as an incentive in 2003
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Puget Sound companies join to create middle-income housing
Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.
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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges
Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually
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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
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South King County coalition targets affordable housing
Rent and housing prices hit south end communities hard; SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent, Burien, Renton and Auburn are working…
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Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing
Mayors of nine cities — including Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish —…
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Exit poll indicates Washington voters still support climate change action
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024
A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.
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Democrats to focus on 30-round magazines and ghost guns in 2019
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
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Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell
A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.
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It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president
New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid
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How does Texas ACA ruling affect Washington?
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
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State Supreme Court upholds King County youth jail levy
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
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King County launches text to 911 service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing