Government More talk, but no resolution. King County Council remains at odds about youth jail The King County Council will consider its official stance on jailing some youths for serious crimes, four years after Executive Dow Constantine pledged to end juvenile detention. Ann Dornfeld
Why is a convicted sex offender with false credentials running a King County-funded youth program? As Saleem Robinson tells it, he used to run the streets of Chicago. Now he runs a nonprofit in Seattle for vulnerable young people. Ann Dornfeld
Politics Complaint says King County Executive Dow Constantine steered contract toward his friend, political supporter Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Sydney Brownstone about a whistleblower complaint involving King County Executive Dow Constantine Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Immigrants describe abuse while boarding 'ICE Air' Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington professor Angelina Godoy about the use of King County's Boeing Field to deport immigrants. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Fragmented homeless services, no more. Seattle area to consolidate response Officials in Seattle and King County say they plan to create a single, independent body to oversee the regional response to homelessness. Kate Walters
Your thoughts on youth justice? King County is asking King County wants your feedback on its efforts to jail fewer young people. Patricia Murphy
Flat rate fares could be coming to King County Metro If you ride King County Metro transit, you may soon see fares change. A new proposal would simplify pricing and set a flat rate for all times of day and... Kate OConnell
These students will ride the bus for just 50 cents this summer Lucia Lari plans to go to soccer camp this summer. She also wants to be able to visit her friends who live outside Seattle. But the 11th grader at... Kate OConnell
Seattle Mayor drops $275M homeless levy plan, joins county in sales tax proposal Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is walking away from his proposal for a property tax increase that would generate $275 million over five years for homeless... Kate OConnell Derek Wang
