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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
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Local member of Proud Boys is convicted | Podcast
A Washington, D.C., jury convicted an Auburn man and three other Proud Boys members of a plot to…
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Together Center campus brings together housing, services and community space
Campus will prevent both nonprofit and housing displacement, ensuring that East King County households have easy access to…
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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 Councilmember proposes regional ban on public drug use
Proposal comes following what Reagan Dunn is calling a “failure” of the state Legislature.
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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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Firearms scheme leads to federal charges | King County Crime Dive
King County Crime Dive podcast.
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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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Advocacy group looking to empower local stewards of salmon habitat
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is offering a free training program.
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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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Redmond man charged with child molestation while attending local church
Police believe there are potentially more victims that could be related to church events.
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What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.