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Why King County is in good position to recover from COVID crisis

According to a trio of the nation's top bond agencies, King County is in a good position for economic recovery in a post-COVID landscape.

6 years ago

Court battle over notorious Bellevue cat ramps up this Friday

The legal battle over a Bellevue cat accused of killing dozens of neighborhood pets will begin to take shape this Friday in Pierce County court.

6 years ago

Puget Sound region sees lightning, hail ahead of season’s first freeze

If it wasn't official already, it certainly is now: Fall has arrived in the region with a flourish, heralded by lightning, hail, and freezing weather.

6 years ago

Washington DOH concerned over ‘alarming’ rise in COVID-19 cases

Heading into a "fall surge," the Washington Department of Health is expressing concern over an "alarming" rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.

6 years ago

NAACP calls on Seattle Public Schools to terminate superintendent’s contract

Students and members of the NAACP are calling on the Seattle Public School District to terminate the contract of Superintendent Denise Juneau.

6 years ago

Gov. Inslee issues new requirements for colleges amid rash of campus outbreaks

Gov. Jay Inslee announced a series of new rules and requirements for colleges and universities, amid a rash of outbreaks on campuses across the state.

6 years ago

Seattle settles lawsuit over 2018 head tax repeal controversy

Two years after Seattle lawmakers repealed a controversial head tax, a lawsuit related to how that process played out behind closed doors has been settled.

6 years ago

King County shatters record for early ballots turned in at drop boxes

After a weekend that saw King County residents rushing to ballot boxes, more ballots have flooded in, shattering records for the early period of voting.

6 years ago

Washington AG forms team to ‘guarantee peaceful transition of power,’ fight election interference

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a new initiative Friday, in a bid to fight election interference and ensure the safety of mail-in voting.

6 years ago

DOH concerned over ‘steadily increasing’ COVID cases in Western Washington

The latest report from the Department of Health points to "steadily increasing" COVID-19 case numbers in Western Washington since the start of October.

6 years ago

Study out of British Columbia sees success giving homeless lump sums of cash

A British Columbia group gave lump sums of cash to homeless individuals, and saw promising returns after following them for over a year.

6 years ago

King County Elections to employ unarmed security for ballot drop boxes

With ballots starting to go out in Washington, King County officials are looking to put security concerns to rest, especially regarding drop boxes.

6 years ago

In wake of I-976 ruling, Eyman still ‘100% committed’ to pursuing $30 car tabs

In the wake of a high court ruling striking down I-976, the initiative's sponsor, Tim Eyman, is vowing to continue his battle to slash car tab fees.

6 years ago

Washington State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car tabs

The Washington Supreme Court has struck down I-976 -- the voter-approved measure enacting $30 car tabs -- after finding it to be unconstitutional.

6 years ago

With WA lieutenant governor in seminary school, lawmakers move to fill his legislative duties

With Washington Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib in seminary school in California since September, questions have arisen over who's filling his role in the interim.

6 years ago

King County approves sales tax increase to fund housing for ‘chronically homeless’

King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday, in a bid to provide added funding to help house the region's homeless population.

6 years ago

King County starts mailing out ballots: When you can expect yours

King County is starting to send out ballots to the region's registered voters Wednesday, officially kick-starting the election process in Washington.

6 years ago

Gov. Inslee allows 5 counties to move into Phase 2 of reopening

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that five Washington counties will be allowed to move forward in the reopening process.

6 years ago

Who becomes governor if Jay Inslee joins Joe Biden’s cabinet in 2021?

What happens if Gov. Jay Inslee wins reelection, but then takes a White House cabinet posting? State statutes lay out the next steps should that occur.