‘We don’t have the money to do it’
Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually
Crime
A new law seeks to strength data collection on missing and murdered indigenous women.
WA Legislature
28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers
The following information was provided on behalf of the Tukwila Fire Department: Five people including three firefighters were hospitalized today, Jan. 31, after potentially being… Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court
A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.
The grand opening of the restaurant is on Jan. 31.
Environment
Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved
Public Health
Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases
Legislature
Lawmakers cite health concerns over tobacco and vape products
This four-month program is designed to train and equip leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
Landfill
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
United Way and Highline Continue partnership, add morning, Saturday hours
Tukwila Fire was one of the many fire stations that responded to a large apartment fire in Burien.
Housing crisis
Rent and housing prices hit south end communities hard; SeaTac, Tukwila, Kent, Burien, Renton and Auburn are working to create organization like Eastside’s ARCH
Seattle & King County is warning people who use illicit drugs to take extra care and not to use drugs alone. The warning comes after seven overdoses were reported in the north area.
King County
Mayors of nine cities — including Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish — have pledged to help
The Washington State Patrol and King County Sheriff’s Office are requesting assistance from the community in locating an individual responsible for a shooting
United Way of King County’s Family Resource Exchange serves hundreds of homeless at Green River College
He is in his fourth year of being mayor the city of Tukwila.
Environment
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
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