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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

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

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Bellevue police officer kills knife-wielding suspect

Bellevue Police Department put the officer on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

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Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle…

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Armed Renton carjacking suspect arrested in Bellevue

A 20-year-old Bellevue man faces a felony charge for a Dec. 3 armed carjacking in Renton.

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)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

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

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

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State champions!

Bellevue High School football players hoist the 3A state championship trophy after defeating Yelm, 14-0, on Dec. 1…

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

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

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Kirkland officer accused of creepy behavior with bikini baristas | Video

City confirms police lieutenant is on paid administrative leave while the investigation is in progress.

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety, environmental risks

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

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

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.)

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Substance delivered to KC election office tests positive for fentanyl

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 Seattle commissioners

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

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

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

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 26-year-old Tyair M. Stump lying on the ground outside of the Newcastle Library, located in the 12900 block of Newcastle Way Southeast, with a gunshot wound to his chest (Courtesy of Google Maps)

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Woman, 23, charged in fatal Newcastle shooting

A King County Superior Court judge found probable cause for murder in the first degree.

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Women charged with vehicular homicide flees to China

Ting Ye, 26, was connected to a fatal crash in Bellevue.

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault charge

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

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.

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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

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

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