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Back to the classroom during abnormal times | Roegner
If it didn’t feel so normal, we might forget about the coronavirus and the impact it has had…
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Next year’s elections are already underway | Roegner
The 2021 session of the Washington State Legislature was dominated by the Democrats, who controlled both Houses and…
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King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner
Since 1854, when Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…
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Health Through Housing needs more local leadership | Roegner
How two South King County cities are addressing the program.
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Look forward to an exciting November election | Roegner
King County Executive Dow Constantine was expected to win the August primary, and his likely goal was to…
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Back to work? With new virus strain, maybe not | Roegner
COVID-19 has made the workplace more hazardous because the virus, particularly the delta variant, gets transmitted by air…
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King County primary election candidates to watch | Roegner
With the Aug. 3 primary election, the public will narrow the field to the finalists as only the…
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U.S. Supreme Court: One right, one wrong | Roegner
Here’s a tale of two United States Supreme Court decisions — one right and one wrong. Despite two…
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Why wouldn’t you vaccinate to save loved ones? | Roegner
Many Americans continue to be hesitant to get the COVID vaccine, even though President Joe Biden has been…
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Cities can help solve the homelessness challenge | Roegner
Each one of the cities outside Seattle faces the same problems Seattle has faced when it comes to…
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Politics of homelessness have taken a nasty turn | Roegner
A common stereotype is that homeless people are all hooked on drugs — but sometimes a job loss,…
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Races for Congress will include a few twists | Roegner
A few weeks ago, we looked at local races for King County government, along with cities, school boards…
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Thoughts and prayers just aren’t enough | Roegner
The violence must stop. And our elected officials have the ability to stop it.
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City and school board races highlight local elections | Roegner
A record 646 candidates in King County cities have filed for local offices.
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King County Council elections could be more exciting this fall | Roegner
In most King County election races, the incumbent has all of the advantages, and the races are rarely…
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How George Floyd’s death is changing history | Roegner
The death of George Floyd at the knee of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin may have thrust Floyd…
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Needle exchange program: Compassion vs. intolerance | Roegner
One of the more creative methods for treating drug users is the Seattle-King County Public Health’s needle exchange…
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Regional homeless agency behind schedule, but there’s hope | Roegner
It is the middle of winter and it’s too cold for anyone to stay outside all night.
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Change is ahead for both political parties | Roegner
President Donald Trump changed the national political landscape. Both political parties have internal divisions with the resulting need…
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A legislative session like no other we’ve seen | Roegner
In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all…