Judge won’t compel state panel to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative
A Thurston County judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force the state Building Code Council to move faster in aligning energy rules for new construction with provisions in the natural ...
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Juvenile gun laws under fire: King County Prosecutor calls for early intervention
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion believes Washington’s juvenile gun laws are dangerously lenient. Manion explained to “The ...
King County sees first decline in gun violence since 2018, report shows
But now, the county seems to be turning a corner, with new data showing a decline in the violence for the first time since ...
Opposition says county council's has no vision
Political opponents have hit out at Hampshire County Council’s latest budget – in which council tax will be hiked – saying it ...
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King County Executive Proposes Parks Levy Renewal for Enhanced Green Spaces and Outdoor Recreation
King County Executive proposes renewal of Parks Levy to support green spaces, recreation, and maintenance, pending Council approval for August ballot.
Council tax 4.99% hike approved
A council tax rise of almost 5% has been approved by Hampshire County Council. The move will see the county council raise £876m, but it will have to draw £68.2m from reserves to close the 2025/26 ...