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Federal Way man, 25, arrested for trafficking two Oregon girls, 15 and 11

Bellevue Police arrest man for investigation of trafficking and other charges; met the girls online

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed with the Department of Justice and United… Continue reading

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Emergency housing facility opens in north Auburn

Don’s Place serves people experiencing homelessness, with a focus on veterans and seniors.

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I-5 crash in Federal Way injures Auburn residents

The Feb. 7 near SR 18 collision resulted in roadway closures for seven hours and 54 minutes.

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Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. File Photo

Federal Way Discount Guns owner to pay fine of $3 million

Store violated Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. File Photo
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)

Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report

22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.

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)
In-flight structural failure, Alaska Airlines flight 1282

Report: Renton-built Boeing 737 MAX was missing four bolts on exit door

On Jan. 5, the plane was flying at 16,000 feet when the door/plug broke away

In-flight structural failure, Alaska Airlines flight 1282
King County Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Renton man sentenced for killing 17-year-old in 2021 with sawed-off shotgun

Incident took place at a Bellevue movie theater parking lot.

King County Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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)
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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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Driver sentenced in 2022 crash that killed Renton couple

Man pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide

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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