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    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

    Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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    By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am
    News King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

    King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

    By Joshua Solorzano
    News Pictured left to right: Rob Wotton and Sarah Perry.

    King County Council District 3 candidate Q&As | Election 2025

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    King County Councilmember Sarah Perry unveils the new Issaquah trailhead marker named after her late husband Sen. Bill Ramos, Oct. 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of Sarah Perry
    Issaquah names trailhead after late Sen. Bill Ramos
    By Grace Gorenflo • October 16, 2025 3:30 pm

    The trailhead is one Ramos often used as an avid runner.

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    People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO
    No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18
    By Staff reports • October 14, 2025 4:10 pm

    Here’s a list of locations in King County.

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    The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. (Photo provided by WSDOT)
    Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend
    By Drew Dotson • September 11, 2025 1:00 pm

    There will be a full closure of I-405 southbound this weekend.

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    Audit finds potential fraud in King County social...
    By Grace Gorenflo • September 10, 2025 9:20 am

    The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

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    Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.
    Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2025 4:45 pm

    This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case filings.

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    Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)
    The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill...
    By Grace Gorenflo • August 26, 2025 3:45 pm

    “Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

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    The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation
    I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend
    By Drew Dotson • August 22, 2025 2:25 pm

    Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
    King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 15, 2025 11:00 am

    This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two years.

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    Free Discover Passes for state parks available at...
    August 12, 2025 11:05 am

    The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.

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    The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of Southbound lanes this week. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation
    Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction
    By Drew Dotson • August 4, 2025 5:22 pm

    There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.

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    King County gun violence keeps on dropping in...
    By Steve Hunter • July 24, 2025 1:27 pm

    Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

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    The proposed levy renewal would provide funding needed to complete the transformation of Wilburton Trestle - a historic wooden railway trestle in Bellevue - and adding it to Eastrail. Photo courtesy of King County
    King County seeks renewal for parks levy in...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 19, 2025 8:00 am

    Levy would fund multiple projects in cities across the county. Primary election is Aug. 5.

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    King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo
    King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2025 7:30 am

    Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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    Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
    By Staff reports • July 3, 2025 2:35 pm

    Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below is the…

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    Large pieces of wood are prepared for installation into the Issaquah Creek in-stream restoration project with chain being attached, June 20, 2025. The creek has been diverted from this area while work is taking place to preserve water quality. Photo courtesy of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
    Fallen trees used to improve salmon habitat at...
    By Grace Gorenflo • June 30, 2025 3:00 pm

    The project’s leaders want to assure locals the trees have not been logged.

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    A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2;...
    By Drew Dotson • June 30, 2025 1:45 pm

    I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

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    This insignia will be on King County Park Rangers’ uniforms, vehicles, and mountain bikes. Inage courtesy King County
    New King county park rangers to begin patrolling...
    June 6, 2025 11:50 am

    Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.

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    (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Hunt campaign)
    Replacement chosen for WA State Senate seat
    By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State Standard • June 4, 2025 10:05 am

    Victoria Hunt will fill the position held by Bill Ramos, who died unexpectedly in April.

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    A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation
    SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May...
    By Grace Gorenflo • May 25, 2025 12:20 pm

    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
    By Bailey Josie • May 13, 2025 8:48 pm

    For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become sick would be between May 7 and 24.

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