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King County Council approves funding for affordable housing

Small increase in sales tax to support program

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Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007

Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007
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Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state

One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children

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Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

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Gov. Jay Inslee. FILE/Screenshot

Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19

‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’

Gov. Jay Inslee. FILE/Screenshot
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Kent superintendent Watts releases update about 2020-2021 school year

‘I do want to be clear that no date for hybrid learning has been set at this time’

Calvin Watts. FILE PHOTO
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K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home

Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them

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Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief

Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief

Wednesday, Oct. 7 on Facebook

Virtual town hall set with Kent mayor, police chief
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Halloween tips for 2020 | Public Health - Seattle & King County
Halloween tips for 2020 | Public Health - Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Shots fired dominate incidents

Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19
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Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ

Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County

Dan Satterberg
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast
Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast