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All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing
Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive
By Drew Dotson • August 14, 2025 2:35 pm

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

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King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be...
By Drew Dotson • July 17, 2025 4:30 pm

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo
King County looks for trash solutions as landfill...
By Drew Dotson • May 26, 2025 7:30 am

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in about 2040.

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County...
By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 9:30 am

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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