Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County Council voted Feb. 25 to approve a… Continue reading
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
‘Reforms did not die on the vine’
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
Deadly force
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
Government assistance programs
Applications open in February for housing vouchers
Homelessness
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.
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Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Roads and bridges
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
Climate change
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
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Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after one of its owning companies is suing… Continue reading
