Housing crisis
Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.
‘We don’t have the money to do it’
Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually
Environment
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
Landfill
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
Housing crisis
Rent and housing prices hit south end communities hard; SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent, Burien, Renton and Auburn are working to create organization like Eastside’s ARCH
King County
Mayors of nine cities — including Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish — have pledged to help
Environment
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
Homelessness
A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.
Firearm regulations
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
Environment
A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.
Health care
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
2020 Election
New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid
Legal challenge
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
Emergency service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
Environment
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
Board of Health
Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.
The fliers were found in neighborhoods near Clyde Hill Elementary School and Chinook Middle School with candy seemingly designed to attract children.
