King County residents footing 83% of collective $7.6B in property taxes in 2024
(The Center Square) – With business offices emptying out and companies shrinking their corporate footprint, King County is shifting its tax burden to homeowners.
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Fact check: No on I-2117 ads argue it would put road, bridge projects ‘at risk’
(The Center Square) – The opposition campaign to Initiative 2117 repealing Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act is continuing to argue that repealing it would...
King County’s federal lawsuit over Burien’s public camping ban law dismissed
(The Center Square) – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from King County and the King County Sheriff's Office regarding the city of Burien’s...
Public safety advocates warn of effort to reduce public defender caseloads
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court is considering dramatic changes to standards that impact caseloads for public defenders.
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Bellevue’s homeless Safe Parking program expected to continue beyond pilot year
(The Center Square) – Bellevue’s Safe Parking program for homeless families is likely to be extended into 2025 and 2026.
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