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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

The map shows the location of the Grand Connection Crossing and the land within the Tax Increment Area. Photo provided by King County

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Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing gets county assistance

King County will be helping the city of Bellevue build a vehicle-free crossing over I-405 through a 25-year…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…

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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

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Five candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions

As the May 4-8 filing week ended, five candidates are on the list to run for a pair…

The closure will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays from May 11 to June 1. Map image courtesy of the King County Road Services Division.

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Single lane closure on Issaquah-Hobart Road May 11-June 1

On weekdays from Monday, May 11, to Monday, June 1, Issaquah-Hobart Road between State Route 18 and Southeast…

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

Aerial view of downtown Bellevue, highlighting the park and surrounding area at the heart of the city. Photo courtesy of Visit Bellevue WA/Bellevue Content Library/Downtown Bellevue Aerial View

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How Bellevue is turning 2026 World Cup into community experience

At Mirra, an interactive games venue and bar in the Bellevue Collection, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World…

The 2026 Cascade Conference will be at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah. Image courtesy of Mainstream Republicans of Washington.

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Mainstream Republicans to host annual Cascade Conference in Issaquah

This year’s Cascade Conference will be from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 where political action organization…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…