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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11
Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport
The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs
Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.
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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…
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Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk
Two people living in King County have gotten sick.
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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short
OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.
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Redmond Police believe stalker killed two in home before taking his own life
The victim had filed a no-contact order against the suspected killer before he broke into the home.
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Beaver Lake Middle School robotics teams win FIRST Tech Challenge Washington State Championship
Beaver Lake Middle School’s robotics club has been at the pinnacle of middle and elementary school robotics programs…
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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County
The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.
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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban
Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…
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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies
On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…