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King County Council approves Board of Ethics rule changes to increase transparency
The legislation comes after reports that the board lacked access to relevant information.
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I-405 from Bellevue-Renton will be closed for Sept. 8 weekend
From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 will be closed for 55 hours,…
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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend
From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…
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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent
Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded
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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments
Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex
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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services
All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.
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Redmond officers involved in death of Andrea Churna will not be charged
Police chief makes announcement; Daniel Mendoza is no longer with the Redmond Police Department.
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988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary
From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.
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Suspicious envelopes received by King County elections officials
Trace amounts of fentanyl found in letter received the day before primary elections.
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King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.
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King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine
A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring,…
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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses
Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.
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King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater
The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.
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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement
After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023
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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding
Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.
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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot
King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.
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Bellevue Police find 3D-printed ghost guns in shooting investigation
The suspect was arrested in connection with a May 27 drive-by shooting at a Bellevue gas station
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County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023
At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.
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T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors
The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.