2018 Primary Election
Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 8th Congressional… Continue reading
Transportation
With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.
Environment
Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.
Law Enforcement
The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.
Drug Treatment
Patients in South King County and Eastside face bigger barriers to treatment
Housing
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.
The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.
After battling King County government for decades, Charles Pillon may have finally lost the fight over his illegal 10-acre junkyard.
#MeToo
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”
Housing
The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people living in cars, RVs, or vans.
Environment
The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.
Spending
But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.
Environment
Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.
The Vote
King County, however, won’t get any of that money.
The Vote
Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.
OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.
