Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15 per cent council tax increase if the government agrees to its plans.

New maps show the geography of the council options suggested as part of Hampshire's devolution proposals. The Government wants to change the current ‘two-tier’ council structure in most of ...

Aisha Braveboy announced Thelmetria “MeMe” Michaelides, is now chief of the Prince George’s County Fire Department.

The recently approved state operating budget will permit Summit County to put a cigarette tax on the ballot for voters to decide. If passed, the tax could be used to provide funds for local arts ...

King County Assessor John Wilson was arrested by Seattle police Wednesday night for investigation of stalking and violating a court order.

King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson was arrested by Seattle police Wednesday night and booked into the county jail under investigation of stalking, records show. He's accused of violating a ...