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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.
Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing.
The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more.
The issue surfaced after some Lynden residents and officials questioned the safety of the mineral additive, which is used to help prevent tooth decay.
To remember the 1974 event that drew more than five million people, the city will host celebrations focusing on the environment and Indigenous culture.
The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.