Housing
Bellevue has highest apartment rents; Renton, Kent and Federal Way all saw increases in 2019.
Washington enhanced driver license available
Environment
Washington state regulations for the marbled murrelet have been in limbo since 1997.
The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.
In response to recent health crisis
MESSAGE FROM PUBLIC HEALTH – SEATTLE KING COUNTY
Public Health – Seattle & King County guidelines
State superintendent of public instruction releases legislative plan
Politics
‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’
Under guise of nonprofit caring for rescued horses, allegations of animal cruelty arose.
Elections
Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.
$3.6 billion to help pay for wall
Vote online or certain dates at station mezzanine
Deputy Chief says RPD is performing an internal investigation
17.6 suicides per 100,000 people
Union members are asking Kroger for living wages and more scheduling predictability.
Environment
Puget Sound counties received more than $45 million.
Battery power in WA
Tiny pilot project in Glacier could eventually be expanded to Puget Sound region.
$23.5 million in repairs
Lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court alleges Aquatherm has been selling faulty pipes.
Elections
VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.
Environment
University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.