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The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo
Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
February 19, 2020 6:15 pm

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

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A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo
King County considers free transit for low-income residents
By Aaron Kunkler • February 19, 2020 9:05 am

The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.

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From the Reporter archive. Photo by Kayse Angel                                Protesters stand outside in the freezing weather on Nov. 4, 2017 to protest the proposed asphalt plant on Maple Valley Highway.
Activist group sparked by grant
By Haley Ausbun • February 12, 2020 1:30 am

“Save the Cedar River” was awarded $20,000 to oppose planned asphalt plant

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Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo
Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 11, 2020 6:30 pm

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

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Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8
Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8
By The Renton Reporter staff • February 11, 2020 4:50 pm

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

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In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo
County head tax bill passes committee
By Aaron Kunkler • February 11, 2020 2:45 pm

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service
Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund...
February 11, 2020 1:30 am

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.

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Tahoma levies passing on election night
Tahoma levies passing on election night
By Danielle Chastaine • February 11, 2020 1:30 am

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’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 10, 2020 10:35 am

Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.

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Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo
King County studies youth gun violence amid rising...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 10, 2020 10:10 am

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

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High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo
UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water
By Aaron Kunkler • February 10, 2020 7:30 am

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

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State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo
Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without...
February 8, 2020 10:30 am

Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.

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A King County work crew clears a road near Preston on Feb. 7, 2020. Heavy rains appear to have caused multiple landslides along the road. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
The future could look a lot like this...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 7, 2020 4:45 pm

Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.

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Voters asked to approve levies next week
Voters asked to approve levies next week
By Danielle Chastaine • February 7, 2020 1:30 am

February’s special election is quickly approaching

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King County Council could place roads levy lift...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 5, 2020 12:15 pm

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

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North Bend facility will serve as U.S. quarantine...
By Mitchell Atencio • February 5, 2020 1:30 am

Facility will be one of five nationwide.

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Lakepointe project in limbo
Lakepointe project in limbo
By Danielle Chastaine • February 5, 2020 1:30 am

Developers must wait for road projects halted by passage of I-976

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Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit
By Aaron Kunkler • February 4, 2020 3:30 pm

Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after one of…

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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs
Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 2, 2020 1:30 am

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

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A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s...
January 31, 2020 11:30 am

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

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  • King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
  • Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
  • Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
  • Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
  • While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people

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