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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…

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Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist struggled with cancer for decades

Executive Constantine’s budget makes small, targeted investments while not cutting services drastically. Image courtesy King County

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

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Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.

Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

The amended ordinance will allocate $135 million in lodging tax revenues for Safeco Field upkeep over the next two decades. Photo by Cacophony/Wikipedia Commons

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King County Council approves $135 million public investment in Safeco Field

A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.

Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

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Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice…