Environment
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
Public Health
Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases
Legislature
Lawmakers cite health concerns over tobacco and vape products
Landfill
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
Law enforcement
Following the death of Iosia Faletogo, community leaders brainstorm creation of cultural home.
Sports commentary
In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.
Housing crisis
Rent and housing prices hit south end communities hard; SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent, Burien, Renton and Auburn are working to create organization like Eastside’s ARCH
King County
Mayors of nine cities — including Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish — have pledged to help
Environment
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
Donor is passionate about finding a cure for macular degeneration
Firearm regulations
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.
Environment
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
King County
The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding to gather the necessary signatures.
Health insurance
The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.
Transportation
After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County Metro has changed its construction timelines and put 13 of those projects on hold.
King County
In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced themselves from her comments.
The initiative, filed by a group called “Citizens Against Sports Stadium Subsidies” could put the $135 million spending plan on the ballot early next year
The poor and communities of color are affected the worst, according to UW study
King County
Seattle Mariners could make more than $100 million from naming rights.
