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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

By Grace Gorenflo
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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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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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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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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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative...
By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • May 5, 2025 1:10 pm

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

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Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced...
By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 5:50 pm

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

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A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)
FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused...
By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

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A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
By Bailey Josie • April 11, 2025 5:35 pm

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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