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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…
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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
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Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction
There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.
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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter
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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election
Levy would fund multiple projects in cities across the county. Primary election is Aug. 5.
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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services
Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.
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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…
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Fallen trees used to improve salmon habitat at Lake Sammamish State Park
The project’s leaders want to assure locals the trees have not been logged.
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I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton
I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.
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New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday
Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.
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Replacement chosen for WA State Senate seat
Victoria Hunt will fill the position held by Bill Ramos, who died unexpectedly in April.
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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29
Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.
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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure
For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…
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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats
Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…
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Fire decimates volunteer office at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire.
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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison
The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.
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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’
Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…
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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.
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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.