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King County Council incumbents ahead, with the exception of Gossett

Preliminary results are in for the King County Council races.

Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

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Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

The no camp on affirmative action is winning by just over one point.

I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

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I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

The initiative promises $30 car tabs, but opponents say it will destroy state transit infrastructure.

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King County Council authorizes staff to draft road levy ballot measure

The county is projected to run out of capital funding for roads and bridges by 2025.

King County parents are still struggling with child care

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King County parents are still struggling with child care

A new report looks at the effects on parents here and across the state.

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King County studies broadband access

A report due to the council in January could show opportunities for expansion.

Snoqualmie flooding hit farmers right before profitable Halloween weekend

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Snoqualmie flooding hit farmers right before profitable Halloween weekend

There are around 200 farmers in the valley, and most of them likely suffered losses.

A new study argues that many luxury apartment units in Seattle are vacant, damaging the surrounding communities. (Screenshot on Google)

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Luxury apartments: Who’s buying King County?

Wealthy investors jack up housing prices in Seattle and beyond.

Study on shipping or burning King County trash released

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Study on shipping or burning King County trash released

The report fleshes out the two main options for trash disposal over the next 50 years.

West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

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West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

The report will look at ways to keep adequate power flowing to the plant after a July spill.

Cows meander on a berm across the Snoqualmie River from SE 100th Street on Oct. 22. Heavy rain on the Cascades in previous days caused rivers in Puget Sound to swell. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Flooding along Snoqualmie River closes several roads

Days of rain have pushed the river over its banks, and more flooding is expected near Carnation.

Flood watch issued for Snoqualmie River

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Flood watch issued for Snoqualmie River

While flooding is expected to be minor, officials urge residents to keep an eye on river gauges.

Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

It’s part of a program to preserve the unique freshwater salmon species.