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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…
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Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director
King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems
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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.
Life
Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security
Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.
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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer
“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.
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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.
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Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024
Current fares vary depending on trip distance
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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County
King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.
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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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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home
9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn
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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…
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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.
Life
Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound
Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.
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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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State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences
League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’
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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…
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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.
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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates
Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility
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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?
King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.