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Shootings remain ‘historically high’ | King County Local Dive

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Audit finds that temp workers are owed $200,000 by King County

The workers are owed back benefits – payments in lieu of benefits for temp workers.

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King County audit finds difficulty tracking effectiveness of adult diversion programs

The auditors say the county lacks the strategy, coordination and data to measure cost-effectiveness.

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Fish consumption advisory issued for several King County lakes

Traces of dangerous “forever chemicals” found in Lake Washington, Lake Meridian and Lake Sammamish

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. (Screenshot from King County Council Facebook page.

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King County Council names Upthegrove new Chair as part of annual reorganization

Upthegrove has represented District 5, which includes parts of Kent and Renton, since 2014.

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Big settlements related to teen’s death, opioid epidemic | King County Local Dive

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Voyeur takes a peek in casino bathroom; SWAT team vs. knife-wielding man | King County Local Dive

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Behind the mysterious starvation deaths of a Renton family | King County Local Dive

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Eastside Fire & Rescue’s new Fire Chief, Ben Lane (Courtesy of EF&R)

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Longtime leader Ben Lane takes command at Eastside Fire & Rescue

It is first time that a firefighter has made their way through the ranks to EF&R Fire Chief.

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)

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Early results show Manion leads Ferrell in King County Prosecutor race

Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell vie for the position of King County Prosecuting Attorney.

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Mom’s boyfriend killed; uproar over release of teen robbery suspects | King County Local Dive

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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.

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Big drug bust; unvaxxed firefighters return to work; teens steal car and fire gun | King County Local Dive

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ACLU vs. South Sound mayors | King County Local Dive

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Toddler takes meth; car crashes into school; jury sides with police | King County Local Dive

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Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.