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Immigration
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denies accusation
King County
The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding to gather the necessary signatures.
Social services
Critics say the city continues to pass over seniors’ need for services.
A community input group submitted briefs to the federal court on Oct. 29, but is the public’s voice truly heard?
Health insurance
The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.
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Transportation
And they’re not happy about Mayor Jenny Durkan’s proposed 2019-2020 budget.
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Law enforcement
Commissioners say the agreement rolls back reform, but labor groups and Mayor Durkan disagree. Meanwhile, a community activist might sue them.
Transportation
After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County Metro has changed its construction timelines and put 13 of those projects on hold.
Controversial comments
In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced themselves from her comments.
Collective bargaining
The Seattle City Council introduced legislation to approve a long-awaited agreement, but not everyone seems satisfied.
Breaking news
Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist routinely struggled with cancer.
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King County
Over a year after law enforcement fatally shot the 20-year-old Burien resident, family and community members remain galvanized to seek justice.
The facility will house between 125 and 150 people, allow for 24-hour access, and likely won’t require that individuals be sober to stay there.
Unanimous decision
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
SPECIAL REPORT
Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at the facility, but ICE claims otherwise.
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