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A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

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

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

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

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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

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Health Through Housing operators selected for Auburn, Federal Way

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

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

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

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South King County agency open applications for affordable housing funding

$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.

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Auburn police officer’s violent history could be used against him in court

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

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan

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

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

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

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

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

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Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.

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Auburn couple sentenced for defrauding customers of millions

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

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

Parents in Kelowna lack confidence in the vaccination (Metro Creative Graphics Photo)

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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11

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

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in King County

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

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

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Auburn police use photo of embattled officer on recruitment banner

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

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Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

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

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

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

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Federal Way man arrested after fatal crash on SR 18

One killed, others injured in Sunday night crash.

This screenshot from Auburn Police Department bodycam footage shows an officer about to fire his weapon and kill dog on May 13, 2022.

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Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified

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