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What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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WA, King County lawmakers react to Capitol Building storming
A mob of right-wing agitators stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, as Congress was preparing to certify…
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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform
It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.
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Report: WA nets only 100 new jobs in November
Unemployment rates held steady between October and November, according to a newly released preliminary monthly state employment report.
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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.
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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
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What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.
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Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic
Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…
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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit
The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.
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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada
More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…
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Washington releases new forest plan
It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.
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All King County charter amendments are passing
Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.
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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing
The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.
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5th District candidates talk policing, the economy and mental health
The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce held a candidates forum on Oct. 22.
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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
Unemployment remained high in September.
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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.
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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations
Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.
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25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge
Public Health is urging anyone who visited the lodge to monitor for symptoms or get tested.
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5th Legislative District: Ramos, Moninski talk business and economy
The candidates squared off at an Issaquah Chamber of Commerce forum.