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Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
Four freeway shootings on one night in South...
By Steve Hunter • December 7, 2023 11:16 am

Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in Auburn

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The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)
King County Council passes $782 million arts and...
By Cameron Sheppard • December 6, 2023 1:20 pm

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south...
December 4, 2023 1:00 pm

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)
Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 29, 2023 1:30 am

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety,...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 15, 2023 1:30 pm

Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others

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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining
By Cameron Sheppard • November 13, 2023 9:53 am

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

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Photo courtesy of the City of Auburn
The Navy Band of the Northwest participated in the 2022 parade.
Don’t miss Auburn’s 58th annual Veterans Parade
By Robert Whale • November 10, 2023 7:00 am

One of the largest Veterans Day parades west of the Mississippi returns to Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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Renton police and fire and hazmat crews arrived at the scene of the King County Elections building at 919 Southwest Grady after receiving reports of an unknown substance delivered to the building. According to Sara Morris of the Renton Regional Fire Authority, an employee discovered white powder in a parcel. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)
Substance delivered to KC election office tests positive...
By Benjamin Leung • November 8, 2023 3:07 pm

Additional deliveries of unknown substances to the Pierce County and Spokane County elections buildings resulted in evacuations also.

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Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of...
November 7, 2023 8:41 pm

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

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Prison bars (File photo)
WA to invest $200 million to address disparities...
By Cameron Sheppard • November 6, 2023 1:15 pm

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault...
By Benjamin Leung • November 1, 2023 11:25 am

Allegedly punched a seat-belted and handcuffed subject inside a patrol vehicle

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Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 30, 2023 5:00 pm

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and plays a critical role in supporting our community,” said Kate Krug, the new CEO for KCSARC.

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An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)
Grants from Dept. of Justice help fund body...
By Benjamin Leung • October 30, 2023 1:54 pm

Auburn police received $38,323 in funding for the department’s fireworks emphasis patrols.

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Fatal accident that occurred on Oct. 20 on Maple Valley Highway (Screenshot from Renton Firefighter Union tweets)
Driver dies in accident while fleeing from police
By Cameron Sheppard • October 24, 2023 2:58 pm

Authorities say the driver ran a red light while escaping police and struck another vehicle.

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Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.
KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 23, 2023 2:33 pm

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge
By Benjamin Leung • October 23, 2023 9:14 am

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally punched a…

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Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study...
By Janice Podsada • October 14, 2023 1:30 pm

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

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King County Crime Dive podcast.
Renton to seize and sell former grow house...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 10, 2023 11:30 am

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton is in the process of seizing and selling a property that is believed to be involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation. We also look at how King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn sent a letter to Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy requesting state performance and financial audits of King County-funded juvenile diversion programs.

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Small businesses in unincorporated King County eligible for...
October 4, 2023 2:30 pm

Businesses must have 10 employees or less to be eligible for up to $5,000 for repairs

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King County Crime Dive podcast.
Man stabs former teacher | King County Crime...
By Cameron Sheppard • October 4, 2023 7:08 am

In this episode, we take a closer look at a man who stabbed his former teacher at a Catholic school in Federal Way; and Renton police warn of staged vehicle collisions that result in carjackings.

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