Power Outages, Flooding Hits Eastern King County
On the night of Tuesday, January 12, wind speeds in Issaquah and surrounding areas hit 40-60 miles per hour, causing widespread outages. In some communities, such as Snoqualmie and a […]
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New King County Regional Homeless Authority takes first steps
On May 21, the members of the new KCRHA Governing Committee met for the first time to understand the steps that will prepare the organization for action. The members met […]
King County agrees to $2.25 million settlement in the fatal shooting of Seattle teen
In January 2017, 17-year-old Des Moines student Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot to death by King County Sheriff’s officers during a misguided sting operation. The high school senior and his 16-year-old […]
King County experiencing a dramatic increase in Hepatitis A cases
In the past four months, King County has seen a surge in Hepatitis A cases, with 71 confirmed putting the annual average of 5-16 to shame. It didn’t erupt all […]
King County handing out alcohol and cigarettes to homeless to keep them in quarantine
In a Shoreline recovery facility, King County officials are giving COVID-19 patients beer and cigarettes as a means of harm reduction. According to the Communications Director at King County Dept. […]
King County councilmembers debate over mortgage moratorium
COVID-19 has caused a financial-halt in the lives of many Washingtonians. As a result, tenant advocates and King County councilmembers stressed for the extension of Gov. Jay Inslee’s moratorium order […]
King County Announces 5 Million in Rental Assistance
As the nation continues the battle against the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Washingtonians continue to feel the financial impact throughout their lives. The uncertainties of jobs and coping with the […]