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Autopsy sheds light on fatal shooting by King County deputies
2022 incident involving Cicero Sanchez is still under investigation.
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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman
Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate
Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
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Police recover body in Renton amid search for missing woman
Leticia Martinez-Cosman, 58, went missing after a Mariners game.
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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport
The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
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Advocacy group looking to empower local stewards of salmon habitat
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is offering a free training program.
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
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Investigation: $7.7M ferry accident caused by lack of ‘situational awareness’
Ferry captain reportedly resigned the day after the incident and did not help investigators.
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What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.
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Man with IEDs said neighbors tried to ‘microwave’ him | Podcast
King County Crime Dive podcast.
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Massive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan Family’
A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug…
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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.
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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs
Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.
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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…