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Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos
Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King...
By Joshua Solorzano • November 13, 2025 10:14 am

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)
King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
By Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

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People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO
No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
By Staff reports • October 14, 2025 4:10 pm

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.
Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound...
By Joshua Solorzano • September 25, 2025 2:30 pm

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

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Courtesy of WSDOT
SR 18 will see weekend lane closures this...
September 16, 2025 2:33 pm

Courtesy of WSDOT

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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social...
By Grace Gorenflo • September 10, 2025 9:20 am

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

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Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Bailey Josie • September 5, 2025 7:30 am

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

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A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way...
By Steve Hunter • August 28, 2025 12:10 pm

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

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Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.
Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2025 4:45 pm

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case filings.

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Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
By Joshua Solorzano • August 15, 2025 11:00 am

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two years.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at...
August 12, 2025 11:05 am

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in...
By Steve Hunter • July 24, 2025 1:27 pm

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

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Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)
King County seeks renewal for parks levy in...
By Ray Miller-Still • July 19, 2025 7:00 am

Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

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King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be...
By Drew Dotson • July 17, 2025 4:30 pm

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local...
By Bailey Josie • July 14, 2025 5:50 pm

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more — are expected to continually lose millions in Medicaid revenue.

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King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo
King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral...
By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2025 7:30 am

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
By Staff reports • July 3, 2025 2:35 pm

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below is the…

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People ‘fed up’ with Trump administration protest in...
By Steve Hunter • June 16, 2025 4:50 pm

Estimated crowd of 1,500 lines main street in town June 14 with signs and chants

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This insignia will be on King County Park Rangers’ uniforms, vehicles, and mountain bikes. Inage courtesy King County
New King county park rangers to begin patrolling...
June 6, 2025 11:50 am

Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

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Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo
King County looks for trash solutions as landfill...
By Drew Dotson • May 26, 2025 7:30 am

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in about 2040.

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