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Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left jobs instead of getting vaccinated
This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.
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COVID-19 testing sites in Federal Way, Auburn to close
The county cites low case rates and increased at-home tests
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Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s murder trial postponed again
The defense said it needs more time to gather evidence.
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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
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Auburn police officer under investigation for DUI, vehicular homicide
The officer, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested and taken to jail April 23.
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Juvenile division prosecutor defends Restorative Community Pathways
Controversial King County program diverts young offenders from incarceration for certain crimes.
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Auburn man killed in car crash on I-5
The man was driving at a high speed when the crash occured.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
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Man sues Auburn after police commit hit-and-run in Federal Way
The lawsuit alleges the city is responsible for the victim’s injuries.
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Federal Way, Auburn mayors speak out against multi-family housing bill
Leaders say they don’t need state intervention.
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Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms
One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.
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Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action
The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.
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King County scientists work to save chinook salmon
They conducted a study to determine how the salmon use the Green River as a habitat.
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COVID-19 cases surge over Christmas weekend in King County
Projections suggest things will get worse before they get better.
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King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron
Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.
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Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties
A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.