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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes
Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…
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Controversial Enumclaw gravel mine heads into Environmental Impact Statement review
The gravel mine and asphalt plant has been met with fierce local resistance.
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Valley Cities receives federal certification
The new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic title means the behavioral health provider must treat all patients that…
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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote
The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…
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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax
Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…
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‘Millionaires tax’ puts WA farmers in a predicament
The Washington Farm Bureau says the state’s new “millionaires tax” penalizes farmers when they rapidly liquidate equipment for…
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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects
King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election
Levy would fund multiple projects in cities across the county. Primary election is Aug. 5.
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Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia
“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.
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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.
Life
KCLS releases best books list of 2023
Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.
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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer
You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County Sheriff’s Office
The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.
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Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1 passing
Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.
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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election
One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.
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Washington’s most haunted: Ghost hunters head to Black Diamond Cemetery
Cascadia Paranormal Investigations is a new research group.
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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.