Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.
Housing
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.
The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.
After battling King County government for decades, Charles Pillon may have finally lost the fight over his illegal 10-acre junkyard.
#MeToo
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”
Transportation
An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.
Crime
More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.
Housing
The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people living in cars, RVs, or vans.
Environment
The proposed plan would protect forests, trails, shorelines, and farms.
Spending
But once councilmember thinks funding for affordable housing and the arts should come before subsidizing stadium maintenance.
Environment
Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.
The Vote
King County, however, won’t get any of that money.
The Vote
Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.
OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.
Housing
The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.
The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.
Transportation
Faster bus lines along I-405 and SR-522 are in the works.
Labor
New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.
Homelessness
While All Home attempts to address the issue, the group’s lack of actual power results in little change.
