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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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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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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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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.
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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
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King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified by 2035
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.