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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge
A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally…
Sports
Soccer, volleyball and football rivalries | Around the Sound Sports podcast
In this episode we look at the Kentwood vs. Kentridge soccer rivalry, which resulted in a draw. We…
Northwest
Prolific burglar arrested again | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton police arrested serial burglary suspect Feleti Wight…
News
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says
Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.
Sports
Auburn Riverside has great week, TJ tennis guarantees league split | Around the Sound Sports podcast
In this episode, lots of tightly contested teams went at it from the Week of Oct. 2-6. Lindbergh…
Northwest
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
Sports
Volleyball, soccer, tennis, football and more prep sports action | Around the Sound Sports
Sports reporter Ben Ray chats with coaches and players on recent high school matchups in South King County.
News
Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data
DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions
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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state
Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.
News
King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan
The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.
News
King County Council members encourage people to not drive for a week
The Week Without Driving is meant to put policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals in the place…
News
County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner
Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton
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King County salmon habitat recovery projects receive state funding
The state awarded 66 grants totaling $53.7 million to projects in and around Puget Sound.
Sports
Action from the first full week of athletics | Around the Sound Sports
Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.
News
Minimum wage raise proposed for unincorporated King County
If passed, the ordinance would also raise minimum wage county employees, contractors, to $18.99/hour.
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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit
Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.
News
King County offers low adoption fee of $50 for an adult dog
Discount applies in month of September due to overcapacity at Kent shelter
Northwest
Teenage shootout | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, a group of teenagers had a shootout in Des Moines; and a man who tried…
Sports
Opening weekend for prep football | Around the Sound Sports
Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.
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King County awards $2.5M grant towards new Covington Aquatic Center
Facility would be built at new site and cost an estimated $70M to $90M