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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
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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.
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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos
Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.
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Heatwave expected to hit King County
Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.
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Des Moines Police arrest murder suspect in Kent | Update
Medical examiner identifies body found June 20 in Duwamish River
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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County
The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.
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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…
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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge
A new podcast for King County residents
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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world
Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.
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Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue
Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…
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Juanita High School student charged with felonies after threatening peers on social media
“You’ll end up like this kids in Uvalde,” local student threatened classmates.