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Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8
Applications open in February for housing vouchers
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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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Tahoma levies passing on election night
The voters have spoken and after months of campaigning the Tahoma School District’s two proposed levies are passing.
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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.
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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
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The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
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Cedar Height students make threats with fake guns
Two middle school students are suffering the consequences after bringing realistic looking replica handguns to class.
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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
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Lakepointe project in limbo
Developers must wait for road projects halted by passage of I-976
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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs
Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.
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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
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Debra collapsed at Safeway, but Laura knew CPR
Covington resident lauded by city for life saving efforts in December
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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County
A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.
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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.
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Covington Storehouse ready to take on changes
The local food bank switched to a modern style to feed more families
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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals
Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.