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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend
King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.
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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas
Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals
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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years
King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.
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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?
King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters
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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.
Northwest
King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill
Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.
Northwest
Lawsuit filed for girl who died while waiting for care
Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.
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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region
$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families
Business
Secret sandwich ‘ghost kitchen’ sneaks into downtown Auburn
Smuggler’s Deli started as a way to keep Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro afloat.
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Mountain View Fire and Rescue issues burn ban
If you start a wildfire, you could be on the hook for a lot of money.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
Life
Auburn student soars toward aviation career
Lukas Holloman has already flown over 75 hours in the sky.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
Northwest
Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
Northwest
Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
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Auburn’s Community Resource Center puts social services and community court under same roof
Intended to increase community access to valuable social services.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Bench honors late Auburn advocate and councilmember Bill Peloza
Former Auburn City Councilmember Bill Peloza has been honored with a park bench in his name — a…
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Norovirus-like illness reportedly linked to Auburn’s Mazatlan Restaurant
13 people have been reported to experience symptoms consistent with Norovirus.