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Dembowski Selected to Chair King County Council
Dembowski will take over the position from Joe McDermott, who served as chair for three years.
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King County Considers Building 44,000 Affordable Housing Units By 2024
A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.
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Democrats Turn Attention to 30-Round Magazines, Ghost Guns In 2019
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
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Climate Change Could Kill Salmon’s Sense of Smell
A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to Coho salmon.
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It Looks A Lot Like Inslee Is Running For President
New statements and political fundraising from the Governor point towards a 2020 presidential bid.
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How Does The Texas ACA Ruling Affect Washington?
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
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State Supreme Court Upholds Youth Jail Levy
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
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Harborview Hall Homeless Shelter Launches On First Hill
The shelter has been in the works for two years as the building has been renovated.
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King County Launches Text to 911 Service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
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Why Do Washington Voters Struggle With Climate Change Policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
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State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-27; King County Will Pursue Safe Consumption Sites
The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.
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Seattle’s Hockey Team And Stadium Are On Their Way
Key Arena renovations will be completed without the use of public funding
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King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary Confinement
Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures
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National Report Outlines Climate Change’s Course For Northwest
More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.
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King County Approves Gun Warning Sign Requirement
Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.
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Issaquah Company Hosts Gab, Social Media Favorite of the Far-Right
Website was pulled by GoDaddy after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
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Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year
Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.
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Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot
Students say the mascot glorifies the Confederacy while detractors say it honors Revolutionary War.
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Plans to Open King County Coal Mine Later This Year Move Forward
The Department of the Interior has granted a permit to resume mining at the Black Diamond location.
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Low Numbers of Lake Sammamish Kokanee Raise Fears of Extinction
Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.