Employees will receive wage increases and $500 bonus.
‘Hate has no place here’
City, county and state leaders show support of Islam community in wake of massacre at New Zealand mosques
Data on inmates has shown that being held pretrial affects the likelihood of conviction.
Special report
B.C. struggles with many of the same problems as Washington state.
Garbage dilemma
Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.
Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.
WA Legislature
Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.
This year’s theme is Womxn Who Lead: Stories from the past and how they influence the future.
Garbage dilemma
Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.
‘Leading cause of homelessness’
Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, is bill’s prime sponsor.
Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.
WA Legislature
Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands
Critical decisions ahead
County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity
Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.
WA Legislature
Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election
Environment
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling
Environment
King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.
The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern Poverty Law Center
Attorney General
Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639
WA Legislature
House passes bill with 94-0 vote
