Northwest

Jinkins takes over as Speaker of the House in Olympia

Jinkins takes over as Speaker of the House in Olympia

Tacoma representative sworn in on Legislature’s first day

  • Jan 13, 2020
Jinkins takes over as Speaker of the House in Olympia
A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo

New King County Council members sworn in

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face. Councilmembers Jeanne Kohl-Welles (District 4), Claudia Balducci… Continue reading

Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo
Fatalities drop 58 percent on state highways, freeways in King County

Fatalities drop 58 percent on state highways, freeways in King County

State Patrol stats for 2018 vs 2019

  • Jan 7, 2020
Fatalities drop 58 percent on state highways, freeways in King County
King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

  • Jan 6, 2020
  • By Aaron Kunkler akunkler@soundpublishing.com and Ashley Hiruko
King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite
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