Opinion: King County efforts to fight inequality are paying off, writes Dow Constantine

A former executive director for the King County Medical Society writes that patients should not be caught in the middle of a billing dispute between their health care provider and the insurance company......»»

Missouri’s attack on women’s health has a far-reaching impact, writes former Express Scripts president Amy Bricker. She's asking Missourians to help her remove the state's abortion ban......»»

Details are limited on plans for a field hospital to fight the novel coronavirus in Mecklenburg County. Atrium Health CEO Gene Woods and Novant Health CEO Carl Armato submitted a joint request on Thursday asking for officials' help to install a field hos.....»»

The King County Council approved $28.5 million in funding Tuesday for the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Executive Dow Constantine initiated a state of emergency in the county on March 1 shortly after the first deaths were reported.....»»

New Images Emerge Of America's First Covid-19 "Quarantine Village" We noted earlier this week that King County Chief Executive Dow Constantine said the final negotiations.....»»

Several events canceled their upcoming gatherings, with more expected to follow suit after King County officials recommended Wednesday that community organizations avoid gathering of groups more than 10 people. King County Executive Dow Constantine u.....»»

Photo by Getty/Tim Clayton Serena Williams is doubling down on her efforts to fight gender.....»»

PSBJ Columnist Bob Wallace argues that, while not all of King County Executive Dow Constantine's ideas are perfect, he is one of few prudent officials in Puget Sound-area government......»»

Economic Alliance of Snohomish County CEO Patrick Pierce lays out some of the important public-private partnerships that are driving the economy in the region......»»

Real estate developers often agree to finance neighborhood improvements, like a sidewalk or a park or a bus stop, to help secure approval for their projects, but many are drawing the line in a new fight: paying for public art......»»

Jamaal Bowman, the Squad member who famously pulled a Capitol Hill fire alarm, may lose his seat in large part due to his views on Israel. Westchester County Executive George Latimer is giving Rep. Jamaal Bowman the fight of his polit.....»»

Preparing today’s young students to meet our region’s future economic needs has never been more important. New models of education are needed, writes Tom Purcell......»»

China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, cautioned that the U.S. and Europe's attempts to curb China's dominance in green technologies could impede the global fight against climate change. read more.....»»

The garden-style property sold for 16% less than King County's assessed value......»»

The Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Festival in southern St. Johns County will highlight the town's agricultural significance current revitalization efforts......»»

A pair of bills in Jefferson City would make it easier for Missouri to compete for the kinds of multibillion-dollar advanced manufacturing megaprojects that are landing in rival states, writes state Rep. Brad Christ, R-Sappington......»»

The 145 apartments are for residents making between 50% and 60% of King County's area median income, or about $62,500 to $75,000 for a family of four......»»

On nights when Goldfield Trading Post is hosting a show in downtown Roseville, the city's efforts to make the area a destination seem to be paying off......»»

It was at Hunger Task Force, a nonprofit Milwaukee food bank founded in 1974, where Matt King learned that community service can be turned into a career......»»

St. Louis County leaders say $40 million allocated for the project isn't nearly enough to make it work, but its biggest proponent disagrees and is seeking further study......»»