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Auburn Police officer under investigation for DUI, vehicular homicide
The officer, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and taken to jail April 23.
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Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
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Biden’s visit to Auburn prompts crowds, protests, and a little bit of everything
President Joe Biden made a stop at the Green River College in Auburn on April 22 during his…
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
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Family of man killed by Auburn Police files wrongful death lawsuit against city
Officer Kenneth Lyman is now the subject of two lawsuits against the city
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
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Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring stations
The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a…
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Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students
The state Board of Health wants to see more data for younger children.
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What should Sound Transit name Federal Way’s light rail station?
Public input wanted on two name possibilities.
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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Auburn Police body camera program goes into effect
The Auburn City Council initially approved the program last summer.
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Renton man charged federally for huge stash of drugs, guns
Local, federal authorities reportedly seize 25 guns as well as fentanyl, heroin, meth and cocaine.
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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies
State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.
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$3.5 million in donated emergency supplies headed to Ukraine
Cargo flight from Sea-Tac Airport
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Kreidler extends orders on COVID-19 testing, surprise billing
State insurance commissioner says health insurers must waive copays, deductibles
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Terry stops, less-lethal firearms and vehicle pursuits addressed by Legislature
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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools
By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service
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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…