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South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction
The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.
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Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center
One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…
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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor
The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.
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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County
Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.
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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.
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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips
New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.
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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
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State Patrol seeks witnesses to drive-by shooting on SR 18
Passenger of a dark-colored sedan shot at the driver of a white Ford F-150 late Wednesday night at…
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WSP warning against scam calls
“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information
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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years
Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.
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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County
Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill
Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.