Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
2020 WA Legislature
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
Environmental issues
“Save the Cedar River” was awarded $20,000 to oppose planned asphalt plant
Election 2020
The voters have spoken and after months of campaigning the Tahoma School District’s two proposed levies are passing. According to initial election results, available by… Continue reading
Deadly force
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
Government assistance programs
Applications open in February for housing vouchers
Homelessness
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.
2020 WA Legislature
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Roads and bridges
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
Climate change
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
2020 WA Legislature
Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.
Elections 2020
February’s special election is quickly approaching
