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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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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 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…
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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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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 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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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack
OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.
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Man stabs former teacher | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at a man who stabbed his former teacher at a…
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King County Councilmember calls for audit of juvenile diversion programs
Reagan Dunn says the program lacks transparency and accountability measures.
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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data
DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions
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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state
Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.
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King County Council members encourage people to not drive for a week
The Week Without Driving is meant to put policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals in the place…
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King County salmon habitat recovery projects receive state funding
The state awarded 66 grants totaling $53.7 million to projects in and around Puget Sound.
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Molotov cocktails lead to prison sentence | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a look at the sentencing of a man who wanted to burn down…
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Renton man sentenced for role in plot to burn down Seattle Police union building
Justin C. Moore brought 12 gasoline-filled molotov cocktails to 2020 protest.