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Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…
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Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash…
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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…
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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County
She received a mental health sentencing alternative.
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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…
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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region
A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.
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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department
The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)
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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6
Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension
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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…
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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…
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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter
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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election
Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.
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Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be built
Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.