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Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac...
By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Measles case identified in King County adult
By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as...
By Steve Hunter • March 28, 2025 10:37 am

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

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John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as...
By Steve Hunter • March 25, 2025 11:40 am

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

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Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit...
By Steve Hunter • March 24, 2025 4:11 pm

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000 annually

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Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths...
By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

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Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit...
By Steve Hunter • February 20, 2025 10:45 am

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy...
By Steve Hunter • February 11, 2025 6:01 pm

King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot

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A Puget Sound Energy crew member removes a tree from the wires after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm that struck Western Washington. COURTESY PHOTO, PSE
King County storm damage assessment to help determine...
By Steve Hunter • November 27, 2024 2:15 pm

Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm

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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with...
By Steve Hunter • November 22, 2024 1:01 pm

Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period

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King County Executive Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for...
By Steve Hunter • November 13, 2024 4:45 pm

To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting...
By Steve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5...
By Steve Hunter • October 16, 2024 11:50 am

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

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King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to...
By Steve Hunter • October 11, 2024 12:32 pm

Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates

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King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Green River Killer booked into King County jail...
By Steve Hunter • September 9, 2024 4:25 pm

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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Courtesy Photo, Safeway
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale...
By Steve Hunter • July 9, 2024 4:51 pm

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. COURTESY PHOTO
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should...
By Steve Hunter • July 8, 2024 5:55 pm

‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’

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Courtesy Photo, King County
Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to...
By Steve Hunter • May 30, 2024 2:50 pm

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

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State Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, supports more pay for school board members. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislative Support Services
State Senate bill would boost pay for school...
By Steve Hunter • January 12, 2024 11:25 am

Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill

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Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive...
By Steve Hunter • January 5, 2024 3:35 pm

King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems

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Courtesy Photo, Sound Transit
Sound Transit to change light rail fare to...
By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2023 12:50 pm

Current fares vary depending on trip distance

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The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA
State League of Women Voters condemn election office...
By Steve Hunter • November 10, 2023 1:38 pm

League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

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