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U.S. Sen. Murray issues statement on death of Qasem Soleimani in U.S. airstrikes

U.S. Sen. Murray issues statement on death of Qasem Soleimani in U.S. airstrikes

‘I am gravely concerned this president’s escalatory actions jeopardize American service members, allies and interests’

  • Jan 3, 2020
U.S. Sen. Murray issues statement on death of Qasem Soleimani in U.S. airstrikes
Paid Family and Medical Leave is here

Paid Family and Medical Leave is here

Up to 12 weeks to care for new child, serious illness or injury

  • Jan 2, 2020
Paid Family and Medical Leave is here
Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Public invited to comment on Puget Sound Energy’s rate request

Public invited to comment on Puget Sound Energy’s rate request

Can phone into January meetings in Lacey, Bellevue

  • Dec 30, 2019
Public invited to comment on Puget Sound Energy’s rate request
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end
Who owns King County forestlands?

Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Who owns King County forestlands?
Executive Dow Constantine: King County to continue welcoming refugees

Executive Dow Constantine: King County to continue welcoming refugees

Issues letter to U.S. Secretary of State

  • Dec 23, 2019
Executive Dow Constantine: King County to continue welcoming refugees
A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to Spokane rail line

An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com
Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.

  • Dec 16, 2019
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Politics
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo

King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound Transit fare enforcement disparities

The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo
Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote
Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but it’s alleged she more or less abandoned them there.

Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment
King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo

King County approves environmental justice provision

An update to the King County climate action plan should include an environmental justice framing as it’s developed over the coming months. The King County… Continue reading

King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo
Ferguson wants Legislature to limit high capacity magazines, ban assault weapons
Ferguson wants Legislature to limit high capacity magazines, ban assault weapons
Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote

Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote

The agreement would consolidate emergency services for people experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote
Keiser, Constantine applaud expanded overtime protections

Keiser, Constantine applaud expanded overtime protections

State raises threshold of salaried workers eligible

  • Dec 11, 2019
Keiser, Constantine applaud expanded overtime protections
The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

Council approves $600,000 to increase security at King County Courthouse

The funding will be split evenly between increasing deputies, security and social services.

The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County