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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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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants
Several programs in King County received grant funding.
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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.
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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase
Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.
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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots
The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…
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King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining
Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.
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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities
Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”
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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties
State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.
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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy
Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.
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3 teen inmates escape | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at Echo Glen Children’s Center, which recently saw another batch…
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Kirkland cop on paid leave | King County Crime Dive
In this episode, we take a closer look at a Kirkland police officer who is accused of harassing…
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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety, environmental risks
Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others