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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
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Senators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry
Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be…
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KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation
ESHB 2153 would make catalytic converters traceable and harder to sell illegally.
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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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The end of traditional youth jail | KC Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, we look at how King County is moving toward ending traditional youth detention in favor…
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Ex-Seahawk awaits sentencing | KC Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler awaits sentencing for domestic violence charges. Also: Kent police arrest…
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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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Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence
Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.
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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention
Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…
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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts
KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.
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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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Dept. of Commerce invests $312.6 million in housing opportunities
The funding is being called a “historic” investment in units and homes for low-income homebuyers.
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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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State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members
Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill
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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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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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Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director
King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems
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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.