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King County encourages folks to recycle their old holiday lights

The county has compiled a list of retailers and organizations that will recycle old light strands.

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Department of Health warns of high rates of flu this season

In addition to the flu, other respiratory illnesses such as COVID and RSV are overloading hospitals.

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Shootings remain ‘historically high’ | King County Local Dive

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Audit finds that temp workers are owed $200,000 by King County

The workers are owed back benefits – payments in lieu of benefits for temp workers.

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King County audit finds difficulty tracking effectiveness of adult diversion programs

The auditors say the county lacks the strategy, coordination and data to measure cost-effectiveness.

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Fish consumption advisory issued for several King County lakes

Traces of dangerous “forever chemicals” found in Lake Washington, Lake Meridian and Lake Sammamish

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. (Screenshot from King County Council Facebook page.

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King County Council names Upthegrove new Chair as part of annual reorganization

Upthegrove has represented District 5, which includes parts of Kent and Renton, since 2014.

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Big settlements related to teen’s death, opioid epidemic | King County Local Dive

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Voyeur takes a peek in casino bathroom; SWAT team vs. knife-wielding man | King County Local Dive

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Behind the mysterious starvation deaths of a Renton family | King County Local Dive

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)

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Early results show Manion leads Ferrell in King County Prosecutor race

Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell vie for the position of King County Prosecuting Attorney.

(Top left) David Hackney, (top right) Stephanie Peters, (bottom left) Jeanette Burrage, and (bottom right) Steve Bergquist. (Screenshot from vote.wa.gov)

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Results from races in Washington’s 11th Legislative District

David Hackney leads opponent Stephanie Peters, as Steve Bergquist leads against Jeanette Burrage.

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Mom’s boyfriend killed; uproar over release of teen robbery suspects | King County Local Dive

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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.

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Big drug bust; unvaxxed firefighters return to work; teens steal car and fire gun | King County Local Dive

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