Northwest
What’s next for the I-405 master plan?
New express toll lanes from Renton to Bellevue are coming soon.
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Western Washington faces elevated wildfire risk in 2019
Humans cause majority of fires in state
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King County approves bargaining agreement with 60 unions
Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.
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Law enforcement oversight office seeks subpoena power
Organization has been unable to investigate King County Sheriff’s Office.
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Call for peace, unity, understanding
City, county and state leaders show support of Islam community in wake of massacre at New Zealand mosques
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King County bail reform hinges on pretrial decision making
Data on inmates has shown that being held pretrial affects the likelihood of conviction.
Northwest
Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia
B.C. struggles with many of the same problems as Washington state.
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King County is still using solitary confinement on juveniles
Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.
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King County proclaims March as Women’s History Month
This year’s theme is Womxn Who Lead: Stories from the past and how they influence the future.
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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant
Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.
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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant
Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.
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State lawmakers consider eviction reform legislation
Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, is bill’s prime sponsor.
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United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question
Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.
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Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law
Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands
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Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives
County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity
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State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington
Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election
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U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision
Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.
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Green River floods may be gone (for now), but they’re not forgotten
King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.
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Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern…