News
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
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Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
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OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
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King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm
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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period
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King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat
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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout
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Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail
Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates
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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer
Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’
Business
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race
‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’
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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges
Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates
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City of Seattle to cover Kent hotel costs for refugees for a week
Venezuelan migrants testified before Seattle City Council to seek emergency housing help
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State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members
Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill
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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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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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State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences
League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’
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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