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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms
King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…
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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms
The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…
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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers
The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…
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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement
Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”
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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County
King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…
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King County honors budget director for distinguished service
The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…
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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
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Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive
Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.
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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…
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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls
Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election
The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.