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Sound Transit seeks $790 million federal grant for light rail extension

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Sound Transit seeks $790 million federal grant for light rail extension

To help pay for project from SeaTac through Kent to Federal Way

Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

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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.

State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

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State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

Legislature approves change

He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

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He found family — and 100 rabbits — through the Evergreen Fair

Don Ballard, who has volunteered at the event for about 30 years, was named this year’s Fair Honoree.

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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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.

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

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Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.

King County Council with Sarah Reyneveld, chair of the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Photo courtesy of King County

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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.

BPA could remove thousands of trees along Eastside transmission lines

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BPA could remove thousands of trees along Eastside transmission lines

The maintenance would affect power lines running from Renton to Monroe.

‘What a community college is all about’: Meet a top scholar

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‘What a community college is all about’: Meet a top scholar

Lazarus Hart is among those named to the All-Washington Academic Team from community colleges.

A man addresses the King County Council during a public hearing March 20 at New Life Church in Renton. He presented bags filled with what he said was hazardous materials dropped on his property by bald eagles. Another speaker made similar claims. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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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.

Vigil event at Redmond mosque brings in 1,000-plus crowd

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Vigil event at Redmond mosque brings in 1,000-plus crowd

The event also included a teach-in to school attendees on Islamophobia and its root causes.

The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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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

What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?

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What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?

Democrats, who control the state House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.

Baseball gets more fun: Everett venue is now Funko Field

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Baseball gets more fun: Everett venue is now Funko Field

Everett Memorial Stadium, home of the minor-league AquaSox, will get new branding and a 15-foot statue.

Bill to protect compost operations from lawsuits fails again

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Bill to protect compost operations from lawsuits fails again

This is the third time Cedar Grove sought changes to reduce threat of legal action over bad odors.

United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

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United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.

Gov. Jay Inlsee signs into law the Native American Voting Rights Act, which allows a non-traditional address to be used for voter registration for residents who live on reservations. Photo by Emma Epperly/WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law

Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands

Boeing is haunted by a 50-year-old feature of 737 jets

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Boeing is haunted by a 50-year-old feature of 737 jets

The compromises required for more fuel-efficiency led to a complex flight control software system.

Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on “Naked and Afraid”

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Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on “Naked and Afraid”

Max Djenohan did a 14-day challenge in reality TV jungle last year. He went back for another round.

Deputy has disease she never heard of — now she needs help

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Deputy has disease she never heard of — now she needs help

A bone marrow transplant could save 27-year-old Molly Thunder of Snohomish County