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    Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend

    UPDATE: As of 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, all lanes of eastbound I-90 have reopened at Winery Road (milepost 27),...

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    News & Comment Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

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    King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)
    King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy
    By Joshua Solorzano • October 22, 2025 9:37 am

    Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Courtesy Photo, State of Washington
    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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    Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO
    Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit...
    By Steve Hunter • March 24, 2025 4:11 pm

    In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000 annually

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    Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.
    How to navigate the bird flu in Washington...
    By Grace Gorenflo • March 9, 2025 7:30 am

    “This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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    Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County
    Measles detected in King County infant
    February 27, 2025 3:35 pm

    The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell, and Redmond.

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    Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)
    Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in...
    By Grace Gorenflo • January 28, 2025 12:38 pm

    New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

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