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King County cities form new Regional Crisis Response Agency

The Regional Crisis Response facility will have a total of 13 staff members.

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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

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Behind the mysterious starvation deaths of a Renton family | King County Local Dive

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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

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Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

Eastside Fire & Rescue’s new Fire Chief, Ben Lane (Courtesy of EF&R)

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Longtime leader Ben Lane takes command at Eastside Fire & Rescue

It is first time that a firefighter has made their way through the ranks to EF&R Fire Chief.

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Loneliest time of the year: ways to support youth in foster care

Treehouse’s Holiday Magic program and store supported over 4,100 foster care youth in WA in 2021.

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

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Steve Hobbs holds early lead in secretary of state race

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Election results: 48th Legislative District incumbents win

Patty Kuderer garners 70.45% of the vote for state senator, while Slatter and Walen win state representative races.

King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.

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Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1 passing

Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.

King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)

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Early results show Manion leads Ferrell in King County Prosecutor race

Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell vie for the position of King County Prosecuting Attorney.

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-45

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Democratic incumbents win 45th Legislative District by wide margin

Dhingra, Goodman and Springer have all won re-election.

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Yi Zhao, the new Executive Director of Imagine Housing. Courtesy of Imagine Housing.

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New Imagine Housing Executive Director brings personal experience to the position

“I wasn’t able to make my first best friend until I lived in affordable housing,” said Yi Zhao.

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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.