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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie
Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.
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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole
A new podcast for King County residents
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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon
The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.
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King County Sheriff’s Office to implement changes on public safety deliverance
Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall will begin implementing new changes to the agency in September.
Northwest
Online watchdog group gives a closer look at far-right extremists in King County
Justin O’Leary, of Des Moines, was recently arrested in Idaho with other members of Patriot Front.
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Former SPD chief: Auburn cop Jeffrey Nelson’s past use of force was unreasonable
Former Seattle Police Chief James Pugel found over a dozen instances in which Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson…
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Sexual assault advocates speak out about loss of bodily autonomy following Roe v. Wade decision
According to the CDC, 15% of rape assaults across the nation result in pregnancy.
Sports
Blind hockey player invited to national training camp
Adam Young of Kent looks forward to joining the United States Blind Hockey team in August.
Northwest
Massive earthquake on Seattle Fault would bring catastrophic tsunami waves
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake could create a tsunami that would flood the Seattle shoreline in over 20 feet…
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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing
Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…
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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month
Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly
Northwest
The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.
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Kent School Board votes to reject LGBTQ book ban decision
Multiple board members mentioned a need for policy changes in the book challenge process.
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Auburn police officer’s violent history could be used against him in court
Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps hasn’t yet decided whether it will be allowed in the trial.
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King County Local Dive: Prostitution coercion, hate crime, book ban
A new podcast for King County residents
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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington
Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.
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Mysterious in-home deaths of father, two daughters ruled as starvation
Written materials about fasting were found in the home; the father’s death called a suicide.
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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
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Renton spa employee accused of trying to coerce woman into prostitution, posing nude
Quyen T. Nguyen, 39, has been accused of attempted promotion of prostitution in the first degree and unlawful…
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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan
The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.