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King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining
Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.
Northwest
Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024
Current fares vary depending on trip distance
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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County
King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.
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3 teen inmates escape | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at Echo Glen Children’s Center, which recently saw another batch…
Northwest
Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home
9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn
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Kirkland cop on paid leave | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at a Kirkland police officer who is accused of harassing…
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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center
At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.
Life
Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound
Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.
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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining
Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.
Northwest
State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences
League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’
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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”
Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.
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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates
Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility
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Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov. 15
Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains
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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO
“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…
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Off-duty pilot charged after psychedelic mushroom-induced ‘breakdown’
Federal charges detail how Joseph Emerson, 44, tried to shut down the engines of a plane bound for…
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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack
OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.
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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
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King County Councilmember calls for audit of juvenile diversion programs
Reagan Dunn says the program lacks transparency and accountability measures.
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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data
DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions
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Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
‘He is experiencing very mild symptoms, including a mild cough’ governor’s office says