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The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)

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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

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Shady contractor | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, Kent Police arrested a 45-year-old man on a $500,000 warrant out of Idaho for rape…

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Murder for gold | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we explore a Kent man accused of luring murder victims with the promise of gold,…

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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase

Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.

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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

Redlining map of Seattle (screenshot from HistoryLink.org)

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King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.

Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report

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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

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King County provides nearly $10 million to South King County for land conservation

Conservation Futures Tax levy allows counties to collect a property tax to protect open spaces.

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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3 teen inmates escape | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at Echo Glen Children’s Center, which recently saw another batch…

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Kirkland cop on paid leave | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at a Kirkland police officer who is accused of harassing…

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety, environmental risks

Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others

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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

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Jail guard smuggled drugs for inmates | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at drug-smuggling scheme involving a King County jail guard.

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Pilot’s magic mushroom trip leads to charges | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how an off-duty pilot was charged in federal court…

Prison bars (File photo)

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

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Police nab carjacking suspect | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Kent police arrested a carjacking suspect and a…