Critical decisions ahead
County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity
Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.
WA Legislature
Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election
Environment
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling
Environment
King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern Poverty Law Center
Attorney General
Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639
WA Legislature
House passes bill with 94-0 vote
Cyber security
Launching defense services in Europe.
Demonstration
Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College
Election 2020
Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign
Message to readers from Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing
‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’
Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state
Concussions
SB 5238 requires University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center to compile research data
King County
A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.
’Child care crisis’
A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.
Tech industry
Bellevue-based company employs 760 people
WA Legislature
Canada has already banned this procedure
WA Legislature
Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty
‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’
