Housing
Bellevue has highest apartment rents; Renton, Kent and Federal Way all saw increases in 2019.
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.
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.
Update to county code has been more than a year in the making.
King County
The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has released its annual 2018 report.
Money will go toward early education and postsecondary support.
Human trafficking
The report was originally due in October but has been extended until next spring.
It’s set to reap $100 million over the next 20 years from state coffers.
Initial results from the Aug. 6 primary King County Council races are also in.
Union members are asking Kroger for living wages and more scheduling predictability.
Environment
Puget Sound counties received more than $45 million.
Law enforcement
Recruits hired after Dec. 7 will need additional training coming out of the academy.
Battery power in WA
Tiny pilot project in Glacier could eventually be expanded to Puget Sound region.
The building has been plagued with water failures stemming from Aquatherm pipes.
Warning signs on horizon as housing and rent prices cool down compared to previous years.
$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.
