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‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’
Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state; ‘Puget Sound area would be incinerated’
King County Charter
A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.
Child care crisis
King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.
WA Legislature
Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty.
Gun laws
‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’
WA Legislature
Canada has already banned this procedure.
‘It’s hard to relocate’
Immigrant communities in Tukwila and SeaTac are under pressure.
King County
No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities
Traffic
The department credits commuters with adapting to the closure and mitigating impacts.
Impact unclear for WA
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for Washington state are interrupted.
WA Legislature
Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.
Behavioral health
A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.
$1 Million settlement
Public records reveal that Seattle drug rehab center was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.
SeaTac Center
Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.
Weather update
Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.
WA Legislature
The 41st district Democrat is an advocate for education and underrepresented communities.
Crime
Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Seattle and Washington rank among highest in nation
Vaccinations
The measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.
Housing crisis
A multifamily tax exemption is often touted as a powerful incentive, but its effectiveness may vary.
