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Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)
Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/Sound Publishing
Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns about youth being at risk of retaliation from community members.

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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.
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Data shows more collisions in SR 18 construction zone

75% increase in collisions in 2023.

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One apartment building in the large Miro apartment complex is covered by a black tarp for an unknown reason. At least 10 other buildings have similar tarps over roofs. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

Federal Way apartment tenants deal with aftermath of collapsed ceilings

Attorney for Housing Justice Project says these “have a very obvious claim against the landlord.”

One apartment building in the large Miro apartment complex is covered by a black tarp for an unknown reason. At least 10 other buildings have similar tarps over roofs. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)
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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

King County Regional Homeless Authority’s Point-In-Time Count underway

The PIT Count is important to understand annual trends for the region and for the housing authority to receive federal funding.

  • Jan 31, 2024
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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.
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Lane closures set for State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain summit

2-mile section to be reduced to single lane on weeknights until end of March

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Delivery driver fatally shot near Renton apartment complex parking lot

50-year-old man killed Jan. 25 at Fairwood Pond Apartments in unincorporated King County

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Violet and Herbert Lyon. Courtesy photo

Driver sentenced in 2022 crash that killed Renton couple

Man pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide

Violet and Herbert Lyon. Courtesy photo
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Medical examiner identifies woman shot at Tukwila Costco parking lot

67-year-old died of gunshot wound of chest; police release no further details

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Woman fatally shot at Tukwila Costco parking lot

Friday morning, Jan. 26; male suspect flees in vehicle

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Illegal guns and ammunition reportedly discovered at the home and storage unit of a Black Diamond couple. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Black Diamond couple charged with possessing illegal weapons, distributing drugs

Department of Justice claims the investigation reveals a larger firearm and drug trafficking scheme.

Illegal guns and ammunition reportedly discovered at the home and storage unit of a Black Diamond couple. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice
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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.

King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.
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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants

Several programs in King County received grant funding.

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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

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Dept. of Commerce invests $312.6 million in housing opportunities

The funding is being called a “historic” investment in units and homes for low-income homebuyers.

(Photo courtesy of Plymouth Housing)
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Auburn woman charged in Christmas Eve shooting death in Renton

A 29-year-old Puyallup man fatally shot in a parking lot in Renton.

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State Patrol investigates shooting on SR 18 in Auburn

Shot from a dark green Ford F-250 or F-350 shattered the driver’s-side window.

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The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)

Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)
A crash killed one early Sunday morning, Jan. 14 along Benson Drive South in Renton. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton Police

Early Sunday morning Renton crash kills one

Single-vehicle crash on Jan. 14 resulted in injuries to multiple occupants, including children.

A crash killed one early Sunday morning, Jan. 14 along Benson Drive South in Renton. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton Police