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ESD to break ground on new school June 26
Evergreen Elementary is the product of a unique relationship between the district and a developer.
Raymond Still
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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote
The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…
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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax
Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…
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‘Millionaires tax’ puts WA farmers in a predicament
The Washington Farm Bureau says the state’s new “millionaires tax” penalizes farmers when they rapidly liquidate equipment for…
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King County drafts 0.1% sales tax to address road funding, but no decision yet
The King County Transportation District has officially introduced a resolution to increase sales taxes by 0.1% in order…
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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects
King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election
Levy would fund multiple projects in cities across the county. Primary election is Aug. 5.
Northwest
Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia
“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.
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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools
Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.
Northwest
King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.
Life
KCLS releases best books list of 2023
Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.