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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

After doubling down on “racist” flyer, Lambert publicly apologizes

Apology encouraged by King County Council colleagues.

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Office lacks power over King County law enforcement in misconduct investigations

Director Tamer Abouzeid presents OLEO annual report to law and justice committee on Tuesday.

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King County Sheriff’s Office confiscates over $1 million worth of deadly fentanyl during drug bust

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King County councilmember proposes program to aid transition of Afghan interpreters who served the U.S. overseas

Program would provide job training and learning opportunities for Afghan interpreters and advisors.

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Trooper Eric Gunderson’s family issues statement about his death from COVID-19

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