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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Ray Miller-Still — Tue, 14 May 2024 23:20:00 +0000

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Bailey Josie — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:12:00 +0000

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Benjamin Leung — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:55:00 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters...

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Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident

Cameron Sires — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:09:00 +0000

A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle has resigned...

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban

Cameron Sheppard — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:32:00 +0000

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Reporter Staff — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:30:00 +0000

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Cameron Sires — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save the state millions.

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

Cameron Sheppard — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:30:00 +0000

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

Benjamin Leung — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:20:00 +0000

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed with the...

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Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report

Cameron Sheppard — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:50:00 +0000

22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.

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