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First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in King County at Kirkland hospital
Two people tested positive for the virus at Evergreen Hospital. One died on Feb. 29.
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Helping keep Federal Way safe
Federal Way Police Department’s Michelle Roy has keen eye for crime data.
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Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis
One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.
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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.
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Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way aims to restore stolen bonsai, raise funds to enhance security
National attention of the bonsai burglary brings an outpouring of support for the museum; anonymous donor to match…
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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending
Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.
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King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County…
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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency
The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Police investigating stabbing in Federal Way
The man, 34, was stabbed in his chest during an apparent robbery.
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Investigators release video of Federal Way police fatally shooting black man following public outcry
Civil rights advocates call out forceful policing that has targeted young people of color in South King County.
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Federal Way pondering panhandling signs, other solutions
City looking at several cities to analyze how they handle panhandling, including Lakewood and Bellevue.
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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Federal Way Council candidate Pagliocco on probation for reckless driving after 2016 DUI arrest
Council candidate Pagliocco is on probation until 2022 and required an interlock device on his car for a…
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Prosecutor says Onalaska man, killed, dismembered Auburn man
Witnesses at the Federal Way property, seeing a human arm or leg inside the container, became concerned about…