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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
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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless
Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle
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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies
State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.
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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike
The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.
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Addressing mental health crisis; Enumclaw’s secession; Cedar Hills Regional Landfill expansion is met with criticism | King County Local Dive
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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines
Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…
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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”
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Juvenile division prosecutor defends Restorative Community Pathways
Controversial King County program diverts young offenders from incarceration for certain crimes.
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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools
By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service
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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…
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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.