In 2001, King County announced that it would no longer provide jai services for its cities and gave them 10 years to find other jails.

Have you thought about military veterans lately? While Veteran’s Day happens only once a year, communities should be committed tohelping veterans 365 days a year. However, it isn’t always easy with local governments planning reductions in services and staff at the same time that many veterans are returning home to their communities. What can your local government do to help veterans throughout the year?

For nearly a century, residents of Middletown and surronding areas had their major health care needs met by the Middletown Regional Hospital in the center of the city. 

Since the 1990s, international research has shown that public education programs have had a positive impact on fire prevention.