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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County
Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.
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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.
Life
Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian monk
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Northwest
‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast
Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.
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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic
AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.
Business
OfferUp co-founder tries to save the planet one podcast at a time
Nick Huzar’s “Stuff TV” is a weekly podcast featuring experts in the field of climate change.
Northwest
Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly…
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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS
Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.
Northwest
Local member of Proud Boys is convicted | Podcast
A Washington, D.C., jury convicted an Auburn man and three other Proud Boys members of a plot to…
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9
KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.
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King County Councilmember proposes regional ban on public drug use
Proposal comes following what Reagan Dunn is calling a “failure” of the state Legislature.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results
If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.
Northwest
Firearms scheme leads to federal charges | King County Crime Dive
King County Crime Dive podcast.
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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits
A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.
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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot
King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.
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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport
The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.