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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction
The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.
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King County Council Passes Sexual Harassment Reform Policy
Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.
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The Political Invulnerability of King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg
He hasn’t faced an electoral challenge since taking office. Does his new longshot social justice-minded challenger stand a…
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County Executive Proposes $100 Million Affordable Housing Bond
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
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Seattle and King County Officials Want a Safe Injection Van
The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.
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New Report Calls for Increased Transparency From King County Sheriff’s Office
The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.
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The Last Days of Iron Mountain?
After battling King County government for decades, Charles Pillon may have finally lost the fight over his illegal…
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County Sexual Harassment Policies Could Be Overhauled
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”
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Drug Bust Takes Down Violent Puget Sound Drug Traffickers
A joint operation by local and federal officals arrested 35 “drug dealing conspirators” on June 6.
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Sound Transit Faces $240 Million Class-Action Lawsuit
An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit which claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.
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New Regional Homeless Numbers Spotlight Systemic Issues
The annual One Night Count shows a four percent homeless population increase and a spike in people living…
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King County Leaders Want to Spend $180 Million on Safeco Field
But one councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.
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King County Looks to Buy 65,000 Acres for Conservation
The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.
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Can King County Win Its Lawsuit Against Big Oil?
Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds for a favorable outcome.
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Governor and Secretary of State to Fund Statewide Prepaid Ballot Postage
King County, however, won’t get any of that money.
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King County Adopts Prepaid Ballot Postage
Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.
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New Audit Highlights the Shortcomings of King County’s Regional Homelessness Plan
The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.
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Safe Drug Site Challenge Heads to State Supreme Court
The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.
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Seattle and King County to Restructure Regional Homelessness Programs
The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.
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Sound Transit Plans to Facilitate Affordable Housing Near Light Rail Stations
The agency sets aside land in hopes of making transit more equitable.