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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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I-1000 passes state Legislature as advocates hope to increase equality
The initiative could allow affirmative action to return to Washington state after 20 years.
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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 parks levy headed to August primary ballots
Voters will be asked to decide whether to approve the levy on Aug. 6.
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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.