Housing
Bellevue and Issaquah are among Eastside cities that use exemption as an incentive
Housing crisis
Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.
‘We don’t have the money to do it’
Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually
Environment
At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their ability to naturally reproduce.
Environment
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
Landfill
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
Homelessness
A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Jan. 7.
King County
About $225 million will subsidize middle income housing in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish
Environment
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
Environment
A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.
Firearm regulations
Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.
Housing
Bellevue-based group trying to acquire surplus King County land
Legal challenge
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
2020 Election
New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.
Emergency service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.