Northwest
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.
News
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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A birthday, an anniversary and one last homily
Garth Smith celebrates turning 90 with a message for his church family
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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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A partnership to help students in need
Renton Innovation Zone Partnership begins its work in local schools
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County begins to focus on Renton’s transit issues
Access to Transit study highlights needs for transportation, infrastructure
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Murray hosts roundtables in Renton
The senator heard from local veterans and parents about needs
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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.
News
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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King County cities are among most expensive to rent in Northwest
Bellevue has highest apartment rents; Renton, Kent and Federal Way all saw increases in 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.
Opinion
Still more gardening to do before winter
It’s the third week of September and there is still plenty to do before winter arrives with rainy…
Northwest
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.’
Northwest
More than 100 horses are being hoarded by a nonprofit in Puget Sound
Under guise of nonprofit caring for rescued horses, allegations of animal cruelty arose.
News
$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November
Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.