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King County jail’s leaky pipes have national implications
Lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court alleges Aquatherm has been selling faulty pipes.
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WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials
VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.
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‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington
University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.
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King County could loan 4Culture $20 million
The loan would be repaid by the organization and used to help serve marginalized communities.
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Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region
Thousands of people felt them. They were magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 and hit minutes apart.
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King County Sheriff’s Office has been giving ICE unredacted information
Both the office and jail have supplied the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
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King County examines options to fund roads and bridges
Shortfall is roughly $250 million each year; county may seek tax from unincorporated voters.
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Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour
Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.
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Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
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Among 9 other candidates, Inslee gets his 6 minutes of fame
Here’s what the governor, a longshot presidential candidate, said in Miami Wednesday night.
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King County examines gun violence trends
Nearly 77 percent of shooting victims so far this year in county have been people of color.
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Report: Fewer refugees settling in U.S. and Washington state
Admissions are on pace to only reach around one-fifth of their limit in 2019.
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Buckle up for another smoky summer
Wildfires in Washington will likely roar back this year and into the future.
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On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage
Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.
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What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?
The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?
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Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County
Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.
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No good solution to the plastics problem
Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.
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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change
“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.
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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year
With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.
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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…