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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail

Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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News

Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat

Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers

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Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November

Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance

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Business

Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race

‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’

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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

State Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, supports more pay for school board members. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislative Support Services

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State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members

Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill

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Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director

King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems

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Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024

Current fares vary depending on trip distance

The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA

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State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences

League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’