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King County Launches YouthWorks Program Offering More Than 200 Summer Opportunities for Young People

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has launched YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides more than 200 paid internships and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 this summer.

New HUD rules put $26M of King County’s homelessness funding at risk

The reason homelessness has increased, advocates say, is not because of Housing First but because it has not been scaled to the level of need in Seattle.

Seattle’s World Cup homeless shelter goal was another shot and a miss

Will it matter to Seattle voters that Mayor Katie Wilson's first big promise — to set up 500 shelter units by the World Cup — is falling short, by a lot?

Seattle police officers allege anti-gay discrimination in promotions

Two openly gay veteran Seattle police officers have sued the department, alleging they were passed over for promotion and discriminated against.

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

Consumer advocates dismiss alternative insurance as “junk insurance,” while proponents say restricting alternatives to pricey marketplace plans risks driving up the number of uninsured.

The Revolutionary War’s chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America’s 250th

Britain's King George III is getting a makeover as America approaches its 250th birthday.

Why Isn’t Ballard Getting Light Rail? Plus, is Melinda French Gates Going To Bring Back The Sonics?

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor and Urbanist contributing editor Ryan Packer to catch us up on the latest from Sound Transit’s controversial decision to defer The Ballard Link Extension, and also the appeals to Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, and why they maybe shouldn’t have happened. They are also joined by comedian, cartoonist, and contributor Brett Hamil, who brings the cheers and jeers. Finally, they discuss the closure of Wild Waves and plans to turn it into a giant warehouse, the broken window at one of the Throne toilets downtown, and the news that Melinda French Gates has a minority stake in the parent company of the Kraken. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3rd episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Art Museum Argosy Cruises Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Investigators search Indonesian free meals agency after its leader was fired

Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office is searching the National Nutrition Agency’s offices a day after the president fired the head of the agency responsible for the free meals program.

Homer-happy Seattle Mariners hammer Mets for 8th straight win

Patrick Wisdom and Jhonny Pereda provided big homers, and the Mariners sailed to an 8-3 win over the Mets for their eighth straight victory.

WA industrial spill leaves hundreds more fish dead

Officials also confirmed the tank has a 900,000-gallon capacity and spilled about 600,000 gallons of the caustic chemical "white liquor" during the failure.

Photos: Mets at Mariners

Seattle light rail lines delayed due to vehicle on the tracks

Sound Transit's 1 Line and 2 Line trains were delayed Tuesday due to a vehicle on the tracks at Mount Baker Station, according to the agency.