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    According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.
    Study Shows King County’s Treatment Funding Is Making...
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 14, 2019 2:10 pm

    A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.

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    Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook
    The Seedy Side of Seadrunar
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 13, 2019 1:30 am

    Public records reveal that Seattle drug rehab center was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

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    Somali Community Faces SeaTac Displacement
    Somali Community Faces SeaTac Displacement
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 12, 2019 5:40 pm

    Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

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    14.1 Inches And Counting: Record-Breaking Snow Pounds King County
    14.1 Inches And Counting: Record-Breaking Snow Pounds King...
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 11, 2019 1:00 pm

    Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

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    My-Linh Thai Makes History as Washington’s First Refugee Legislator
    My-Linh Thai Makes History as Washington’s First Refugee...
    By Katie Metzger • February 11, 2019 5:30 am

    The 41st district Democrat is an advocate for education and underrepresented communities.

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    Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control
    Mandatory MMR Vaccine Possible in Washington State
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 7, 2019 1:14 pm

    The measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

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    Legislation Targets Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic
    Legislation Targets Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women Epidemic
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 7, 2019 4:40 pm

    Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Seattle and Washington rank among highest in nation

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    King County Cities Attract Development With Tax Exemption
    King County Cities Attract Development With Tax Exemption
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 6, 2019 9:00 am

    A multifamily tax exemption is often touted as a powerful incentive, but its effectiveness may vary.

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    Rainier Beach High School. Architectsea/Wikipedia Commons
    Rainier Beach High School Students’ Wish May Finally...
    By Melissa Hellmann • February 5, 2019 5:00 pm

    Students and Parents have lobbied for the renovation of Rainier Beach High School for years. The BEX V levy could be the answer.

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    More Snow On The Way For Seattle
    More Snow On The Way For Seattle
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 5, 2019 3:50 pm

    Crews work around the clock on roads; 50 percent chance of snow this Friday

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    Photo by Tiffany Von Arnim/Flickr
    Puget Sound Companies Combine to Create Middle-Income Housing
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 5, 2019 10:30 am

    Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.

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    King County Provides Additional Shelter Space
    King County Provides Additional Shelter Space
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 4, 2019 12:30 pm

    Snow is falling all across King County, leading to a slew of problems.

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    Inslee Doubled His (Possible) Presidential Campaign Cash
    Inslee Doubled His (Possible) Presidential Campaign Cash
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 4, 2019 10:30 am

    The latest filing from the FEC shows he’s raised more than $242,000 since last October.

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    Proposal: Let Washington Dog Owners Appeal ‘Dangerous’ Breed Bans
    Proposal: Let Washington Dog Owners Appeal ‘Dangerous’ Breed...
    By Seattle Weekly • February 1, 2019 1:30 pm

    28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers.

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    King County Struggles to Fund Roads and Bridges
    King County Struggles to Fund Roads and Bridges
    By Aaron Kunkler • February 1, 2019 1:30 am

    The program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually.

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    2019 Will Be a Crowded Year for Seattle City Council Races
    2019 Will Be a Crowded Year for Seattle...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 31, 2019 11:45 am

    Some 21 candidates have already filed to run in the city’s seven competitive races.

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    Local Salmon Face Dire Future Amid Effects Of Climate Change
    Local Salmon Face Dire Future Amid Effects Of...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 31, 2019 1:30 am

    At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their ability to naturally reproduce.

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    Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid
    Impact of Transgender Military Ban Unknown for Local...
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 30, 2019 10:20 am

    A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

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    Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau speaks about the 2019 education levies at a Jan. 24 press conference at Northgate Elementary School. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Seattle Public Schools Face High-Stakes Election
    By Melissa Hellmann • January 29, 2019 4:30 pm

    On Feb. 12, voters will decide on two levies that fund staff, special education

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    King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium
    King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 28, 2019 6:30 pm

    Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved.

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