Washington state is now on the forefront of tackling a global problem: what do to about all the recyclable cardboard, plastic and cans now that…
“Almost 400,000 signatures were presented in support of I-1000. “Those signatures represented a call, a call of the of people demanding the State Legislature act…
I. CALL TO ORDER The study session was called to order at 5:31 pm. All councilmembers were present. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Racial…
Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, and ranking Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding the 2019-21 operating budget passed by the Legislature Sunday:…
With applications now open for the 2019-2021 cycle of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) is encouraging students from…
8th Congressional District Representative Kim Schrier held a town hall to update constituents at Green River College April 17th. Vicki Bates was present and provides…
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert released this statement after today’s vote adopting the update to the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes an…
The King County Council has authorized the expansion of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Passed this afternoon, the legislation may extend the life of the…
Local community leader James Jeyaraj has launched his campaign to serve on the Auburn City Council. James has an extensive history as a community leader,…
Traditionally members of the Washington State Senate welcome freshman senators into their new role after their first bill passes with a friendly roast. February 20,…
Hannah McLaughlin, 16, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of April 8. Pages are sponsored by the Senator from…
In June 2018, King County became aware that ICE was transporting immigrant detainees through King County International Airport via charter aircraft. Since that time, King…
Howsai Sahak, 15, served as a page in the Washington State Senate during the week of April 8. Pages are sponsored by the senator from…
Legislation to establish a state commission to identify concerns specific to LGBTQ individuals and apply those concerns to inform practices and policies at state agencies…
On Wednesday the state House of Representatives passed legislation, Senate Bill 5380, to address opioid use disorder and provide treatment and prevention services. Rep. Drew Stokesbary was…
Bringing in a leader with strong management skills, a background in law enforcement and community policing, and more than three decades of public service, Executive…
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. Deputy Mayor Peloza, Councilmembers John Holman, Larry Brown, Claude DaCorsi, and Bob Baggett were…