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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County
The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.
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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…
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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge
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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world
Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.
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Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue
Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…
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Auditor’s report finds racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s Office performance
BIPOC individuals are arrested and subjected to police use of force disproportionately, report finds
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Kentwood High teacher charged with raping a student
JROTC instructor allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl in portable classroom
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Misconduct in the sheriff’s office; ACLU gets involved in book ban | King County Local Dive
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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations
Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.
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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions
Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.
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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program
Special podcast series.
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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low
The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County
The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.
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Monkeypox comes to town, bad timing on police recruitment banner, protesters slam Kirkland hotel | King County Local Dive
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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives
What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.
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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11
The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County
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Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in King County
Health officials say the positive case does not pose a significant risk to public health
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South King Tool Library earns Recycler of the Year honors
The South King Tool Library was recently named the nonprofit Recycler of the Year by the Washington State…
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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff
After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…