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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.

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

Small plane crashes at Renton Municipal Airport

Two plane occupants were found conscious with injuries.

Scene of the airplane crash (Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)
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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 the city of Kent marks its 17th homicide so far in 2023.

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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 while awaiting trial for murder.

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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.

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

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.

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

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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 19-year-old man in the shooting death of a Bothell man behind the Kent YMCA; and a 12-year-old boy on a scooter dies at the scene of a collision in Kent.

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Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.

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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Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.
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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.

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Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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.

Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

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.

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.
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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 in 2023. Also: prosecutors charge a teen as an adult in the shooting death of a 20-year-old male.

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

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

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

Scam suspects caught on security video in Downtown Renton. Screenshot from Renton Police Facebook post
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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; and four suspects are arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a cannabis dispensary.

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Renton police arrest four following armed carjacking

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

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

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.

Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)
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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 Southcenter Mall; a man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death with a backpack outside of a Kent 7-Eleven store.

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

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 before.

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