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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats to focus on 30-round magazines and ghost guns in 2019

Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.

A coho salmon. Flickr/Bureau of Land Management

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Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell

A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.

It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

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It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid

Jim House and Michelle Torresdiaz demonstrate King County’s new Text to 911 service on Dec. 20. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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King County launches text to 911 service

The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

King County launches text to 911 service

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King County launches text to 911 service

The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

The King County Courthouse. File photo

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King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary Confinement

Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

County set to test long-range electric buses

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County set to test long-range electric buses

The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.

Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving

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Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving

23 people have been infected with a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria in 11 states.

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

Citizens gather for an interfaith candlelight vigil Nov. 1 at the Snohomish County Courthouse to honor the 11 victims of an attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Photo courtesy of The Herald.

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Issaquah company hosts Gab, social media favorite of the far-right

An Issaquah-based registry company is hosting the site that was pulled after the synagogue shooting.

Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

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PSE natural gas bills will be lower this winter

Puget Sound Energy residential natural gas customers will see lower energy bills this winter after rates were adjusted…

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Issaquah company donates 5 acres to Lake Sammamish State Park

Lakeside Industries recently donated the property to the state.

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Costco expanding its Issaquah headquarters

The wholesale retailer’s land use application was recently approved by the city.

Millions in grants will go to protect salmon

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Millions in grants will go to protect salmon

The King County Flood Control District recently awarded $4.6 million in grants to local watersheds.

Toll lane trips on Interstate 405 were higher than expected during the 2018 fiscal year. Since it opened in the fall of 2015 through the first quarter of this year, the toll lanes had raise nearly $59 million in revenue. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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State I-405 toll revenue was up last year

The Washington State Transportation Commission was updated on various programs on Oct. 16.

Karen Bernardi is the director of Zetec’s probes department which designs and manufactures testing devices which are used everywhere from nuclear power plants to U.S. Navy submarines. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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From Snoqualmie to nuclear subs, Zetec builds inspection tech

The Snoqualmie-based company builds ultrasound and eddy current testing tech.