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King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.

Scene of the airplane crash (Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)

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Small plane crashes at Renton Municipal Airport

Two plane occupants were found conscious with injuries.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Candidate steals hammers; Kent marks 17th homicide in 2023 | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a Federal Way City Council candidate was accused of stealing from a hardware store; and…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, an update on Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who is still on the city payroll…

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater

The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement

After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a…

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Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.

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Fireworks determined to be cause of Renton roof fire at The Landing

Structure fire at Vino estimated to have caused $1 million in damage.

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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot

King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023

At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

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Ahoy, Hazen!: Renton students take nautical voyage on the Schooner Adventuress

Students were able to get hands-on experience and practice STEM skills while sailing the boat.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far…

Scam suspects caught on security video in Downtown Renton. Screenshot from Renton Police Facebook post

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Renton Police warn businesses of point-of-sale scam method

Suspects have gotten access to point-of-sale systems and given themselves refunds.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Authorities capture escaped teen criminals | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, authorities capture several teens, including a convicted killer, who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center;…

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Renton police arrest four following armed carjacking

Three of the suspects were reportedly juveniles, and one was a young adult.

Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)

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South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction

The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Backpack becomes a murder weapon | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, prosecutors have charged three Auburn residents in a 2022 murder of a Kent man at…