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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution
The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.
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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners
Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…
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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice
King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.
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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure
The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.
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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects
Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.
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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts
Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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Kent-Meridian alumnus’ directorial film debut wins at L.A. film festival
Kent native Myles Ross’ self-funded, sci-fi indie “The House” was filmed in Seattle with local actors.
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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity
The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.
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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments
The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.
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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County
Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.
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Photo exhibit reveals people and culture of rural Ukraine
Renton History Museum displays Anna Mia Davidson’s photos in “Ukraine: Carpathian Mountain Villages” exhibit.
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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering
From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.
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Fatal police shooting, illegal steroids, deadly trench collapse | King County Local Dive
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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend
Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.
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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals
Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.
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Man dies after trench collapse at construction site in Renton
King County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the man’s death was an accident.