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Auburn police officer under investigation for DUI, vehicular homicide
The officer, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and taken to jail April 23.
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Family of man killed by Auburn police file wrongful death lawsuit against Auburn
The officer is now the subject of two lawsuits against the city
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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New program addresses state’s shortage of nurses
Green River College offers licensed practical nurses a chance to earn bachelor of science in nursing.
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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths
WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.
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Teen arrested in string of armed robberies; police search for 2 more suspects
Suspects had been charged with robbing a Federal Way pawn shop; both teens reportedly cut off their home…
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals
Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.
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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region
The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.
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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase
The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.
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Renton man charged federally for huge stash of drugs and guns
Local and federal authorities seize more than 24 guns, fentanyl, heroin, meth, and cocaine.
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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic
DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.
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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.
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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless
Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle