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King County to restart inquests into deaths by police officers
Cases include shootings by Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Kirkland police
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King County to hire recruiter to fill vacant Sheriff’s Office jobs
50 deputies have resigned this year after 69 resigned in 2020
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State to allow ‘Joints for Jabs’ promotions to support vaccinations
Retailers temporarily allowed to provide a joint for adults vaccinated at in-store clinics
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State Patrol leads multi-agency effort to stop street racing
Racers take over streets/freeways in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties
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State Department of Health releases updated K-12 school guidance
Schools must plan to provide full time in-person education this fall
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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases
6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Republican state senators make bid to get children back into classrooms
Wilson, Braun among sponsors of Senate bill
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Proud Boys member with local ties to be transferred to D.C. to face charges
A federal judge orders Ethan Nordean to District of Columbia court related to Capitol riots
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Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots
Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding
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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment
Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault
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14-year-old victim of Green River killer identified
The remains of Wendy Stephens were found in 1984
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State bill seeks independent investigations of police uses of deadly force
Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman
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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections
55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%
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Eleven indicted in illegal marijuana trafficking investigation
Allegedly shipped illegal marijuana across the U.S.; locations in six South County cities searched
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State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year
Presence of COVID-19, flu viruses could put more people in the hospital
Business
Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban
Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees
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Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Stay indoors as much as possible tops list
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Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections