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State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
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Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County
More police to be out Feb. 6-8
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State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval
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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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King County honors budget director for distinguished service
The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…
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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney
Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022
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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies
“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.
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US Marshals alert public of fraudulent court order scams
Warning comes from Seattle-based Western District of Washington
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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
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Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
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Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
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Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…
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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…
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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial
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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…