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Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident
A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle…
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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”
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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas
Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…
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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’
Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…
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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access
OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.
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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program
The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…
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Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report
22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.
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Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door
On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation…
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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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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety
KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.
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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants
Several programs in King County received grant funding.
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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified
Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.
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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…
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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase
Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.
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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights
While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…
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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…
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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.”