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King County Bans Chewing Tobacco in Sports Stadiums
Advocates say the ban will keep youth athletes from using dip.
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King County Council Passes Renter Protections Bill
The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.
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A Banner for the Broncos, Cursing Councilmembers, and a Horse With Herpes
A weekly recap of King County news.
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Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative Still Awaits Full Rollout
Over a year after voter approval, the law’s framework remains unset and open for public suggestion.
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Activists Begin Collecting Signatures for Carbon Fee Initiative
Following inaction from state legislators, supporters of I-1631 are aiming for the November ballot.
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County Funding for Eastside Performing Arts Center in Jeopardy
Bellevue’s long-planned Tateuchi Center could lose $1.2 million.
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What’s Next After I-940?
Police reform advocates pivot their focus to officer’s interactions with people in mental health crises.
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King County Sheriff’s Deputies to Carry Naloxone
All 450 deputies are slated carry the heroin overdose antidote by mid-summer.
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Redmond Pilots County’s First Community Court
The program’s goal is to connect low-level offenders to resources, as an alternative to jail time.
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Washington Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty Conviction
The case, which hinges on a 2006 quadruple murder, is likely to be appealed to the United States…
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Seattle City Council Seeks Ride-Share Data for Possible Regulations
The city digs into the transit issue, Uber rolls out a new insurance plan for its drivers.
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Bothell Public Art, Eastside Recycling, and a Homeless Shelter for Bellevue
A weekly recap of King County news.
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Critics Say Draft Plan From Homelessness Task Force Underwhelms
One Table’s first stab at recommendations leaves some members calling for a bolder, clearly financed plan.
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Forfeiting Rights: Mutual Termination Agreements Gone Wrong
Tenants’ rights advocates say landlords are using the contracts to exploit and expel vulnerable residents.
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Homeless Riders Rack Up Bus Fare Fines
King County Metro says that it will review its system to account for RapidShare users who can’t pay.
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Bill Clinton Plans Seattle Book Tour Stop in June
The former president has co-authored a novel, and tickets for his visit go on sale this Friday.
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Bellevue Mosque Arsonist Charged
The 18-year-old suspect allegedly started the fire with toilet paper.
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Stormy Days for Tully’s Coffee
The attorney pressuring Trump about a porn star affair is also behind the fall of Seattle chain.
