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    Articles by Henry Stewart-Wood
    A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo
    Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 15, 2022 4:55 pm

    Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

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    Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources
    Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 9, 2022 3:10 pm

    Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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    Courtesy photo
    State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 9, 2022 12:15 pm

    Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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    The exterior of the Clarion Hotel located on B Street behind the municipal airport in Auburn is among the properties purchased by the Health Through Housing program. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    Health Through Housing operators selected for Auburn, Federal...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 9, 2022 4:30 pm

    The two buildings will house approximately 200 people and are expected to open by the end of 2022.

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    Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control/NHS England High Consequence Infectious Diseases Network (CDC.gov)
    Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 9, 2022 12:20 pm

    Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

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    Photo by Elvert Barnes/Flickr
    South King County agency open applications for affordable...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • July 22, 2022 1:30 am

    $1.5 million will be available for applicants in 2022

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Photo of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson after he shot and killed Jesse Sarey on May 31, 2019.
    Auburn police officer’s violent history could be used...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • July 6, 2022 5:00 am

    Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps hasn’t yet decided whether it will be allowed in the trial.

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    File Photo
    Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • July 2, 2022 5:30 am

    Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

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    King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • June 28, 2022 2:44 pm

    The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.

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    Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    Heatwave expected to hit King County
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • June 24, 2022 11:53 am

    Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

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    Photo courtesy of King County.
    Officials urge caution when swimming this summer
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • June 21, 2022 1:17 pm

    Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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    Photos courtesy of FBI
Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.
    Auburn couple sentenced for defrauding customers of millions
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • June 9, 2022 2:30 pm

    The pair operated the now-defunct Northwest Territorial Mint in Auburn and Federal Way.

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    King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • June 4, 2022 1:30 pm

    The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

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    Parents in Kelowna lack confidence in the vaccination (Metro Creative Graphics Photo)
    State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 28, 2022 5:30 am

    The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County

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    Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.
    Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 27, 2022 12:48 pm

    Health officials say the positive case does not pose a significant risk to public health

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    Photo of promotional recruitment banner used by Auburn Police Department at Petpalooza. The banner features Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson, who is awaiting trial for the 2019 murder and assault of Jesse Sarey. Photo courtesy of Jeff Trimble
    Auburn police use photo of embattled officer on...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 25, 2022 12:05 pm

    Families of people killed by Jeffrey Nelson, who’s awaiting trial for murder, speak out over use of his photo at Petpalooza.

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    Use your King County library card to explore...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 24, 2022 12:40 pm

    KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

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    Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.
    King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 24, 2022 9:22 am

    The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

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    File photo.
    Federal Way man arrested after fatal crash on...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 23, 2022 12:00 pm

    One killed, others injured in Sunday night crash.

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    This screenshot from Auburn Police Department bodycam footage shows an officer about to fire his weapon and kill dog on May 13, 2022.
    Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 17, 2022 3:39 pm

    See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

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    FILE PHOTO: King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
    Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 12, 2022 11:22 am

    This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.

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    A South King Fire & Rescue firefighter places a used test swab into a secure COVID test vial on Nov. 18, 2020, at a Federal Way testing site. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
    COVID-19 testing sites in Federal Way, Auburn to...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 10, 2022 2:25 pm

    The county cites low case rates and increased at-home tests

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    Photo of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson after he shot and killed Jesse Sarey on May 31, 2019. Courtesy photo
    Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s murder trial postponed...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • May 5, 2022 1:10 pm

    The defense said it needs more time to gather evidence.

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