'It felt dirty': $60 million in Washington jail legal claims while oversight remains absent
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five years, a KING 5 investigation found.
Dispute over light rail on I-5 bridge leads to C-Tran board shakeup
Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot was removed after saying she wouldn't follow the council's majority opinion when the C-Tran board votes on a light rail issue.
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Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority prepares to surplus Mansfield Airport, local entities push back
Surplusing an airport could be seen as a last resort, considering the economic impact to the local community it serves.
No oversight, high cost: Washington taxpayers shoulder $60 million burden for jail litigation
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five years, a KING 5 investigation found.
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Safety Valve | Chelan County should lead the charge on electric vehicles
I'm writing to advocate for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Chelan County over gasoline and hybrid automobiles. Our region has a unique advantage: 100% of our electricity ...
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Western Slope state legislators: Keep public lands in public hands
Public lands within Colorado are vital to local economies and the water supply, Sen. Marc Catlin said, in announcing a ...
Driver ‘ignored’ truck regulations before Cumberland County crash that killed 3: police
A 29-year-old tractor-trailer driver is facing multiple charges after a multi-vehicle crash that killed three people on ...