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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
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King County considers free transit for low-income residents
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Reykdal: Washington voters demonstrate remarkable commitment to their local public schools
Nearly 90% of all local capital and operating levies are passing
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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
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County head tax bill passes committee
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.
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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
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King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified by 2035
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.
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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
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Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
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The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
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Legislators Das, Mead team up on environmental protection policies
Numerous bills proposed this session in Olympia