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The state coronavirus hotline is dropping calls
A state Department of Health spokesperson said their phone system is being overwhelmed.
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King County transit agencies say stay home if you’re sick
Metro and Sound Transit continue to operate normal routes for now.
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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.
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King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County…
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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency
The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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King County considers free transit for low-income residents
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
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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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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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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
Arts
Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit
Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…