King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Unanimous decision
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
Gun laws
A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.
After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.
King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Special report
King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?
Lodging tax
A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.
2018 Election
Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice system.
Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.
2018 Primary Election
Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 8th Congressional… Continue reading
Transportation
With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.
Gun Control
Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.
Law Enforcement
An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.
Environment
Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.
Election 2018
District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.
Law Enforcement
The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.
Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.
