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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda
Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.
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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.
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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound
Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.
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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.
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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.
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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
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What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
“16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities
One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.
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WA, King County lawmakers react to Capitol Building storming
A mob of right-wing agitators stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, as Congress was preparing to certify…
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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform
It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.
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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment
Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.
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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses
Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…
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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.