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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive
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Local kokanee salmon reach new preservation milestone
King County scientists recently celebrated flying fish.
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.
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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs
There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…
Sports
Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident
The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.
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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery
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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
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Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities
KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.
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Landslide closes westbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn | Update
One lane reopened late Wednesday morning
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Auburn police officer given written reprimand for hit-and-run
An internal investigation found he engaged in actual misconduct by breaking the law.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Debate continues over potential book ban in Kent schools
Some claim the LGBTQ books are inappropriate, while others argue the importance of representation.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.