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King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’
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King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy
Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement
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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1
Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…
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‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.
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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer
The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.
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Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in Renton, Kent and Auburn
June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn
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Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat
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More specialty license plates on the way in WA
Up to six new options will arrive this fall.
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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
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New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options
Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option
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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims
County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.
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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle
President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter
Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides
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WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45
The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.
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Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.
With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families…
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6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature
The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation
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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls
Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
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Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King County infant
Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital
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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel
Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel
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Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan
It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property