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King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates
Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details
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Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers
Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House
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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update
After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South
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Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it is
To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening
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Flu season is off to historically severe start | UW Medicine
Flu-related hospitalizations are higher so far this year in U.S. than every previous season since 2011
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King County proclaims Dan Satterberg Day to honor outgoing prosecutor
He worked 37 years in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; the last 15 as its leader
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Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by police agencies
Six South King County police departments partner to attract more diverse workforce
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State Attorney General opposes PSE rate increase request
PSE proposal could hike electric by $16, gas by $12 per month to average bill in 2023
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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes
Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’
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Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new CEO at $375,000 per year
She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him
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Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings
Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem
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Des Moines Police arrest murder suspect in Kent | Update
Medical examiner identifies body found June 20 in Duwamish River
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Sound Transit committee recommends Julie Timm as next CEO
She is CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Virginia
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Sound Transit maintenance projects to impact light rail service
Riders can expect delays later this year
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Kent elementary school teacher accused of using racist language toward student
River Ridge Elementary instructor placed on administrative leave by Kent School District.
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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless
Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle
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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility
Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check
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How to curb demand for catalytic converters and reduce theft
King County senior prosecuting attorney urges Legislature to strengthen Senate bill
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Inquest hearing for Kent man fatally shot by Seattle Police set for March
Four officers to testify in April 2017 shooting that killed Damarius Butts, 19