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King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Measles case identified in King County adult

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

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Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare

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Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

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OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years

King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot

A Puget Sound Energy crew member removes a tree from the wires after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm that struck Western Washington. COURTESY PHOTO, PSE

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King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid

Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm

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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’

Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period

King County Executive Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025

To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat