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One of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” issues from Aug. 2016.

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Rep. Pat Sullivan with Page Caleb Grant. Photo credit Washington State Legislative Support Services

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Rep. Pat Sullivan sponsors House page

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Legislature ‘prays’ for Congress to curb president’s ability to launch nukes

Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state

King County charter update targets police oversight, elections, council size

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King County charter update targets police oversight, elections, council size

A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.

Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Parents are feeling the pinch of child care costs

A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

Call for artists and more community news

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Call for artists and more community news

Local firms at home show

REPORTER FILE PHOTO                                Former two-term state Sen. Joe Fain has a new job — president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

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Bellevue Chamber of Commerce selects Fain as new president and CEO

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that it had selected former 47th Legislative District State Sen. Joe…

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

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Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

Sen. Das pitches bill to do away with plastic bags

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Sen. Das pitches bill to do away with plastic bags

Sen. Mona Das wants to sack plastic bags.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the Highway 99 viaduct on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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WSDOT hopes ‘Viadoom’ habits continue

The department credits commuters with adapting to the closure and mitigating impacts.

Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families

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Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families

Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, who represents the 47th Legislative District, has proposed a refund on state sales taxes…

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

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President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

Covington mayor re-elected to association board and more community news

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Covington mayor re-elected to association board and more community news

Covington mayor re-elected to association board

School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

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School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

Too much slush, ice in parking lots; winter break next week

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

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Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

Snow sliding off the roof of Summit Trail Middle School. Photo pulled from Tahoma School District website

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Tahoma schools will remain closed Friday

The school district announced Thursday, schools would remain closed due to weather conditions.

According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.

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Study shows King County’s treatment funding is making progress

A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.