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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election
One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts
If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.
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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change
An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.
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Man dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive
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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief
The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.
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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group
The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.
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Advocates praise the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in climate
U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene called it an “unprecedented federal investment” in clean energy.
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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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Tale of the freeway rock thrower | King County Local Dive
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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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Molotov cocktails, opioid battles, and a guy drugging a minor | King County Local Dive
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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.