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King County wants its own corrections officer training program
Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing.
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How property tax caps push some WA counties to the financial edge
As federal relief money dries up, cities and counties can’t keep up with inflation. Officials suggest removing limits on one crucial revenue source.
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Breaking down Seattle's $7.4B final budget
The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more.
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Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper
Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold.
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5 key conflicts to watch in Seattle's budget battle
As the City Council digs into Mayor Harrell's $7.4 billion 2023 budget proposal, there's friction over policing, homelessness and how to pay for a big shortfall.