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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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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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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

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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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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle…

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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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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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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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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Kirkland officer accused of creepy behavior with bikini baristas | Video

City confirms police lieutenant is on paid administrative leave while the investigation is in progress.

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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.

Renton police and fire and hazmat crews arrived at the scene of the King County Elections building at 919 Southwest Grady after receiving reports of an unknown substance delivered to the building. According to Sara Morris of the Renton Regional Fire Authority, an employee discovered white powder in a parcel. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Substance delivered to KC election office tests positive for fentanyl

Additional deliveries of unknown substances to the Pierce County and Spokane County elections buildings resulted in evacuations also.

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Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of Seattle commissioners

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

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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.

(Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.)

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Renton dealer busted with 41 pounds of fentanyl

Bruno Moreno-Camacho, believed to be in Washington for the sole purpose of trafficking drugs, distributed drugs in the…

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 26-year-old Tyair M. Stump lying on the ground outside of the Newcastle Library, located in the 12900 block of Newcastle Way Southeast, with a gunshot wound to his chest (Courtesy of Google Maps)

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Woman, 23, charged in fatal Newcastle shooting

A King County Superior Court judge found probable cause for murder in the first degree.

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Women charged with vehicular homicide flees to China

Ting Ye, 26, was connected to a fatal crash in Bellevue.