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West Point Treatment Plant report due in January
The report will look at ways to keep adequate power flowing to the plant after a July spill.
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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island
It’s part of a program to preserve the unique freshwater salmon species.
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King County could increase tenant protections
The council is considering ordinances designed to help renters.
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The smoky summer that wasn’t
While Washington had a mild season, wildfires burned near the Arctic.
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Proposed winery ordinance irks King County farmers, neighbors and businesses
Concerns include more traffic, higher land prices, code enforcement and compliance.
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More roads in King County could be plowed during winter storms
Proposal targets 70 more miles in unincorporated areas.
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Murray, Schrier vow to fight White House restrictions on food stamps
Senator and Representative met Oct. 3 at Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.
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King County isn’t on track to meet emissions goals
The goals were ambitious but progress has been slow.
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King County wants to boost composting market
In 2018, around one-third of material sent to regional landfill could have been composted.
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Several Eastside cities are among most expensive to rent in Northwest
Bellevue topped the list for highest apartment rents during the first half of 2019.
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Conservation plan for native seabird moves forward
Washington state regulations for the marbled murrelet have been in limbo since 1997.
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Free printing costs King County libraries $1 million each year
The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.
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From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why
‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’
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$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November
Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.
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Redmond’s Chahlia to compete for Mrs. America 2020 title
Mrs. Washington America winner says her journey embodies the ‘American Dream.’
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King County jail’s leaky pipes have national implications
Lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court alleges Aquatherm has been selling faulty pipes.
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WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials
VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.
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‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington
University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.
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PSE’s battery storage project could help the clean energy roll-out
The tiny pilot project in Glacier could eventually be expanded.