Local Politics

Local Politics

Local Politics

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Local officials call for state to continue signature homelessness program

Elected officials from Seattle and King County called on the state to continue funding the Encampment Resolution Program at a press conference Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Highland Park.

Since 2022, the program has cleared more than 70 encampments of people living outdoors next to highways across five counties, bringing nearly 80% of them inside.

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Locke eyeing big tax boost

Gov. Gary Locke, with only a few weeks left in office, is expected to propose a tax increase of about $500 million tomorrow as a...

Rossi gains a few more votes

Republican Dino Rossi gained a few more precious votes yesterday after eight more counties completed their manual recounts in Washington's closest-ever race for governor. But...