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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.
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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
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WSP warning against scam calls
“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information
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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
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Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses
According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location…
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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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Autopsy sheds light on fatal shooting by King County deputies
2022 incident involving Cicero Sanchez is still under investigation.
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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman
Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate
Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
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Police recover body in Renton amid search for missing woman
Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, went missing after a Mariners game.
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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport
The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.