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Sources say Issaquah is “ toxically dysfunctional”
The city’s problems may not just be in its finance department.
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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…
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King County Council requests report on special districts in wake of fraud allegations
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
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Housing study pokes holes in conventional wisdom
High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.
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Eviction reform passed by state Legislature
Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.
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Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally
This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.
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King County airport operators will stop serving ICE flights
Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.
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Homelessness may be trending down after seven years
A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.
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Modular housing in King County moves ahead
Small, portable housing units are being explored by the county to address homelessness.
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King County’s landfill is going to get bigger
A ninth cell will be built, extending its life by another decade.
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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE
Legal challenge expected from federal government.
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King County forests are facing new challenges
Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.
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Committee proposes amendments to address King County trash dilemma
King County Council to vote on plan.
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Human waste: Unlikely climate change hero?
King County treatment plant joins effort to counteract effects of carbon dioxide.
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Would rent control work in Washington?
Oregon’s new law could lay the blueprint for other states
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Fight over Energize Eastside continues
Community groups remain opposed to PSE’s planned system upgrade.
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Western Washington faces elevated wildfire risk in 2019
Humans cause majority of fires in state
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King County approves bargaining agreement with 60 unions
Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.
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Law enforcement oversight office seeks subpoena power
Organization has been unable to investigate King County Sheriff’s Office.
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King County is still using solitary confinement on juveniles
Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.