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Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo
New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
By Benjamin Leung • April 8, 2024 1:55 pm

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters…

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(Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)
Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini...
By Cameron Sires • April 5, 2024 10:09 pm

A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle has resigned…

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
By Cameron Sheppard • March 18, 2024 12:32 pm

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

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The first section of the Eastside Link to open April 27. (Sound Transit)
First section of Eastside Link opens April 27
By Cameron Sires • March 15, 2024 4:00 pm

The expansion will allow riders to travel from Redmond to South Bellevue.

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for...
By Reporter Staff • February 17, 2024 1:30 pm

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

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Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)
‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay...
By Cameron Sires • February 16, 2024 1:00 pm

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program – and could save the state millions.

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in...
By Cameron Sheppard • February 15, 2024 11:30 am

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access...
By Benjamin Leung • February 12, 2024 2:20 pm

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed with the…

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Lake Washington School District will add more electric...
By Cameron Sires • February 2, 2024 4:45 pm

Federal funding allows district to replace some diesel school buses.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.
King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 25, 2024 6:30 am

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 24, 2024 4:30 pm

Several programs in King County received grant funding.

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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified
By Benjamin Leung • January 22, 2024 2:14 pm

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

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The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)
Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 16, 2024 3:00 pm

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
By Black Press staff • January 15, 2024 1:15 pm

Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Kentucky.

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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 11, 2024 10:25 am

Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.

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Photo by Aspen Anderson, WNPA Foundation
Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.
Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion...
January 10, 2024 3:12 pm

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat goals.

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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 9, 2024 1:17 pm

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon tax credits. Signatures secured for the ballot measures are being validated for the general election.

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Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)
Human remains identified as victim of Green River...
By Benjamin Leung • December 20, 2023 8:06 am

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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Redlining map of Seattle (screenshot from HistoryLink.org)
King County to explore restorative justice options for...
By Cameron Sheppard • December 18, 2023 12:15 pm

Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.

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Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report
Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately...
By Cameron Sheppard • December 16, 2023 7:30 am

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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