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King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County…
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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency
The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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ISD gets green light for new middle school
Issaquah Development Commission approves site development permit application for new ISD middle school.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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Epicurean Experience returning to Issaquah
Vote for the best appetizer, cocktail, dessert in Issaquah.
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Not a single fish died in the flooding
Cleanup of the Issaquah hatchery will take months, but flowing water has kept the fish oxygenated.
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ISD likely to get 2020 levy renewed
Early election returns show the levy passing by 61.5 percent. To pass, levies in Washington State must receive…
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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
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King County considers free transit for low-income residents
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Issaquah family held hostage is released
Issaquah Police brought in the Crisis Negotiation Team to assist in hostage negotiation.
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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
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County head tax bill passes committee
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.