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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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King County has launced a new mobile shower unit for the homeless with stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle.

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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless

Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle

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Federal Way man named CFO of Sound behavioral healthcare

Sound is one of the largest behavioral health providers in King County.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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Woman’s purse snatched while driving away from store | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 22-29.

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Future of Federal Way: City hosts open house on downtown development

City seeking community feedback on ideas, comprehensive plan updates

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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike

The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.

Crews work on the elevated guideway for the Federal Way Link light rail extension from SeaTac through Kent to the Federal Way Transit Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Biden’s 2023 budget would accelerate $516M in funding to Sound Transit

Earlier fulfillment of Lynnwood, Federal Way light rail grants would reduce borrowing costs by $40M

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Federal Way Korean American Association supports Donghae after recent wildfires

Donghae, South Korea is one of Federal Way’s sister cities.

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Man shot, injured at bus stop near Kent Des Moines Road

Early Monday morning, March 28 along Pacific Highway South in Des Moines

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Hometown Heroes: Fire captain reflects on 50 years of dedicated service

Tom Thorson started his fire service career in 1972.

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Addressing mental health crisis; Enumclaw’s secession; Cedar Hills Regional Landfill expansion is met with criticism | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

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Local dentists provide clinic for parents, kids experiencing homelessness

Nonprofit FUSION provides “holistic, wrap-around approach” to family health and self-sufficiency.

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Federal Way man charged with arson after multiple fires set at Belltown apartment building

Three people were injured in the March 10 fires, one remains in critical condition.

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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”

Jimmy Hung, Chief Deputy Prosecutor at King County’s Juvenile Division. Photo courtesy of King County

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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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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

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Man mauls girlfriend during argument | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 16-21.

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Comfort food meets Asian cuisine at Federal Way’s new Golden Spoon Buffet and Banquet

The restaurant is planning to open in mid-April.