Lack of oversight
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
Affordable Housing
High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.
Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.
King County Metro and Sound Transit are considering service changes with the arrival of light rail.
King County
This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.
A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.
Homelessness
Small, portable housing units are being explored by the county to address homelessness.
Garbage
A ninth cell will be built, extending its life by another decade.
Immigration
Legal challenge expected from federal government.
Environment
Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.
Environment
King County treatment plant joins effort to counteract effects of carbon dioxide.
Special Report
Oregon’s new law could lay the blueprint for other states
Humans cause majority of fires in state
Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.
King County
Organization has been unable to investigate King County Sheriff’s Office.
Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.
The maintenance would affect power lines running from Renton to Monroe.
Garbage dilemma
Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.
Critical decisions ahead
County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity
Environment
King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.
