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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?
King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters
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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.
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King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill
Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.
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Lawsuit filed for girl who died while waiting for care
Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.
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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region
$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
Northwest
Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon
Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.