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The Metropolitan King County Council voted 8-0 Tuesday, on a motion declaring its intent to keep open the county’s juvenile detention center, while heaping on language to make clear the body favored alternatives where available and would work toward making the secure facility as humane and restorative as possible. After being deferred for months, the amended motion finally won enough support from members of the council, who were satisfied it conveyed a balance between seeking better paths for young people and acknowledging the realities of dealing with serious crimes. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Kylie Cooper)
New WA program aims to curb air pollution in parts of state most affected by it
Communities in Washington hit hardest by climate change may soon get state funding to improve air quality. Washington’s Department of Ecology is launching a new grant program this week to fund local projects in communities it has determined are historically “overburdened” by air pollution. The $10 million for the grants comes from auction proceeds from the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The goal is to help fund community-based projects to reduce air pollution. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Lindsey Wasson)
Early learning centers get $7 million from state to improve facilities
On Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced a $7 million grant for early learning centers across the state. Funded by the Early Learning Facilities Program, the grant provides financial assistance to cover health and safety improvements in centers which can include equipment and facilities upgrades. Out of 179 applicants, 64 licensed early learning centers were approved to receive the money. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (WA Dept. of Commerce)
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