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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

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Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats Clash in 9th Congressional District Forum

Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

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The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

A weekly roundup of regional news

King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

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King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

Three cities could get money to link low-level drug offenders to services and keep them out of jail.

Tourism Organizations Lose in Safeco Field Funding Plan

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Tourism Organizations Lose in Safeco Field Funding Plan

Money previously intended for Seattle and South King County organizations might go to stadium maintenance.

Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

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Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

A weekly roundup of regional news

King County Council Approves $135 Million Public Investment in Safeco Field

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King County Council Approves $135 Million Public Investment in Safeco Field

A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.

Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

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Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

A weekly roundup of regional news

Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

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Public Funding for Safeco Field Upkeep Could Go Before Voters

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski wants the public to weigh in with an advisory vote

Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

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Officials Warn of More HIV Transmissions Among Homeless Drug Users

A group of eight recently homeless and heterosexual injection drug users in North King County were diagnosed with…

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No Decisions Yet From King County Council on Safeco Field Investment

After questioning representatives of the stadium’s management and hearing testimony, a council committee punted a vote on the…

Best of Seattle 2018: Out & About

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Best of Seattle 2018: Out & About

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Report: Sheriff’s Office Mishandled Use-of-Force Complaints

Analysis is the second of two reports documenting frequent missteps in how the department handles citizen complaints

The Roundup: Teachers and Staff Fight for Higher Salaries; Kirkland Tax Evader Faces Prison

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The Roundup: Teachers and Staff Fight for Higher Salaries; Kirkland Tax Evader Faces Prison

A weekly recap of news in King County

Housing Crisis Fuels Opposition to Safeco Field Investment

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Housing Crisis Fuels Opposition to Safeco Field Investment

Coalition calls on King County Council to divert public money away from stadium maintenance and put it toward…

Internal Review Finds Deputy’s Shooting of Tommy Le ‘Within Department Policy’

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Internal Review Finds Deputy’s Shooting of Tommy Le ‘Within Department Policy’

Lawyers representing the Le family slammed the assessment as biased and subjective.

Groundbreaking for the Filipino Community Village project is slated to begin in 2019. The four-story building will include 94 affordable housing units designed for low-income seniors. The project started nearly a decade ago and has involved the purchase of seven parcels of land near the community center in Southeast Seattle. Rendering courtesy of the Filipino Community of Seattle

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King County Assessor Pushes for Building Housing on Public Land

John Wilson argues that a slew of underutilized properties owned by local governments can be used for affordable…

King County Bans Solitary Confinement of Juveniles

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King County Bans Solitary Confinement of Juveniles

Policy shift comes as part of a settlement in response to a 2017 lawsuit

Bellevue police arrest the suspect as seen from as seen from King County Sheriff’s Guardian One helicopter. Screenshot from the King County Sheriff Air Support YouTube page

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The Roundup: Police Nab Eastside Dumpster Fire Culprit; Kent Buys 22 SUVs

A weekly roundup of regional news

Race For King County Prosecutor Heats Up at Seattle Forum

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Race For King County Prosecutor Heats Up at Seattle Forum

Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice…