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Region needs public transit | Julia Patterson
Thousands of people throughout South King County ride public transit every day. Many of these riders do not…
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South King County residents deserve their social justice | Opinion
For 23 years I have been privileged to represent – at three levels of government – the interests…
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JULIA PATTERSON: New values guide where Metro will place bus routes
On June 16 the Regional Transit Committee, a committee composed of elected leaders from across King County, unanimously…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Here are some tips to help keep summer safe
Summer is almost here! The kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it’s time for…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Labeling changes make it easier to eat healthy
Back in 1990, the Food and Drug Administration required major food producers to label their packages with calorie,…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Here’s help understanding federal healthcare reform
If you’re like me, you probably still have questions about the federal healthcare reform bill. Through the media,…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Census critical part of determining fair way to share resources
Three hundred and two people were recorded as living in King County in 1860. That’s hard to believe…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Younger generation stepping up to help Renton’s nonprofit organizations
Complex social problems, such as violence and homelessness, continue to challenge us. Our Valley communities are being threatened…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Nov. 3 election marks a new day for county
Over the past year local governments faced some of the biggest challenges of our lifetime – the recession,…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Help for the ‘unbanked’
Did you know that more than 50,000 individuals in King County do not have a bank account? Or…
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JULIA PATTERSON: Summer is time to prepare
With record temperatures sweeping the region, it’s hard to imagine winter is just around the corner. Many of…