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Image courtesy King County
One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South...
December 13, 2023 1:30 pm

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)
Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn
By Benjamin Leung • December 11, 2023 12:30 pm

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 north of South 320th Street in the neck.

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The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)
King County Council passes $782 million arts and...
By Cameron Sheppard • December 6, 2023 1:20 pm

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south...
December 4, 2023 1:00 pm

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)
Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 29, 2023 1:30 am

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

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RecycleScan helps Kirkland residents understand how to correctly recycle with a quick scan.
Student creates app to help Kirkland residents recycle...
By Cameron Sires • November 16, 2023 2:00 pm

The app allows users to take pictures of a piece of waste and, with the help of an AI algorithm, learn how it should be disregarded based on recycling guidelines from the Kirkland City Council.

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(Screenshot taken from surveillance video)
Kirkland officer accused of creepy behavior with bikini...
By Cameron Sires • November 16, 2023 1:30 pm

City confirms police lieutenant is on paid administrative leave while the investigation is in progress.

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety,...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 15, 2023 1:30 pm

Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others

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Renton man sentenced in 2020 killing of 18-year-old in Kirkland
Renton man sentenced in 2020 killing of 18-year-old...
By Benjamin Leung • November 13, 2023 3:30 pm

Two juveniles and the victim planned to meet the three men at Houghton Beach Park to trade an assault rifle for a handgun and money.

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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining
By Cameron Sheppard • November 13, 2023 9:53 am

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

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Renton police and fire and hazmat crews arrived at the scene of the King County Elections building at 919 Southwest Grady after receiving reports of an unknown substance delivered to the building. According to Sara Morris of the Renton Regional Fire Authority, an employee discovered white powder in a parcel. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)
Substance delivered to KC election office tests positive...
By Benjamin Leung • November 8, 2023 3:07 pm

Additional deliveries of unknown substances to the Pierce County and Spokane County elections buildings resulted in evacuations also.

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Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of...
November 7, 2023 8:41 pm

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

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Prison bars (File photo)
WA to invest $200 million to address disparities...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 6, 2023 1:15 pm

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault...
By Benjamin Leung • November 1, 2023 11:25 am

Allegedly punched a seat-belted and handcuffed subject inside a patrol vehicle

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Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 30, 2023 5:00 pm

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and plays a critical role in supporting our community,” said Kate Krug, the new CEO for KCSARC.

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Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.
KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 23, 2023 2:33 pm

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge
By Benjamin Leung • October 23, 2023 9:14 am

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally punched a…

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Polaris at Totem Lake is slated to be built at 12335 120th Ave. NE in Kirkland. (Courtesy City of Kirkland)
Possible antidote to the Eastside’s housing crisis?
By Cameron Sires • October 19, 2023 5:00 pm

Kirkland project utilizes investment fund that could lead to more affordable housing.

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Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study...
By Janice Podsada • October 14, 2023 1:30 pm

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

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DEA special agent David Reames points to two Oxycodone pills - one is real and the other is fake. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)
Fentanyl deaths continue to rise in U.S., King...
By Cameron Sires • October 9, 2023 11:27 am

DEA hosts event focusing on dangers and awareness of the drug.

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