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County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter
Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
Northwest
Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
Northwest
Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Auburn cop’s murder trial scheduled for February 2022
Jeffrey Nelson is still a city employee and is on administrative leave.
Northwest
Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon
Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.
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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.
Business
Facebook page promotes minority-owned restaurants across Puget Sound region
Miya Nazzaro used to be a member of Facebook pages that were intended for people to promote and…
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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic
Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.
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Kent dad rushes into burning home to try and save anyone that needed help
The man then offered the family that was affected a place to stay.
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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges
WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.
Business
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.
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Kent police chief says department recruiting has been “stifled”
Department tweaks recruiting policies to increase applicant diversity.
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Kent housing report estimates nearly 6,000 units of housing to be needed by 2040
Report identifies concerns of displacement if specific housing needs are not met.
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Vaccination appointments available for South King County residents
Two sites at Auburn Outlet Mall and Kent ShoWare Center are taking appointments through April 26.
Business
Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Seasoning and Spices thrives during pandemic
Shop and deli owner says his authetic cajun products sourced from Louisiana are what sets him apart.