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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse
WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.
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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say
Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…
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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death
When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…
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Deaths on Washington roads drop again
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…
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Covington man pleads not guilty to murder of his wife
A 41-year-old Covington man pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of his wife, Jodi Ann Cathcart, 36, after…
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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits
For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…
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Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide
Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West…
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Auburn officer arrested for immoral communication with a minor accusation
The officer was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives in coordination with the Auburn Police Department.
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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal | Update
A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…
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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems
The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…
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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor
Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…
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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day
May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…
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Legislative races to watch in WA
This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…
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Kauffman vs. Soltys showdown tops local legislative races
A November general ballot election showdown for the 47th Legislative District Senate seat between incumbent Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent,…
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More I-405 closures May 11-18
All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.
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State Sen. Kauffman shares legislative highlights for Auburn, Kent, Covington
State Sen. Claudia Kauffman (D) dropped by the Auburn City Council regular meeting on May 4 to present…
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Covington man faces murder charge for death of his wife
King County prosecutors charged Kyle Wayland Cathcart with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his wife at least 48…
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Covington man allegedly fatally stabbed his wife inside their home
A 41-year-old Covington man called 911 to report a home invasion May 1 and that both he and…
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Detectives arrest Kyle Cathcart in Covington killing
King County Sheriff’s Office detectives booked Kyle Wayland Cathcart for investigation of first-degree murder in the May 1…
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Cedar River Council extends flood experience survey through June
In March, the Cedar River Council publicly asked, “Were you affected by the December 2025 Cedar River flood?”