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Use your King County library card to explore the outdoors

KCLS cardholders can check out a Discover Pass for two weeks to explore public lands.

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

This screenshot from Auburn Police Department bodycam footage shows an officer about to fire his weapon and kill dog on May 13, 2022.

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Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified

See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

FILE PHOTO: King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left jobs instead of getting vaccinated

This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.

The Enumclaw library passes out free at-home rapid COVID tests last January. Sound Publishing file photo

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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County

No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin

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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Auburn man killed in car crash on I-5

The man was driving at a high speed when the crash occured.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce

King County officials say this decision is backed by science.

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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company

Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.

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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.

State Sen. Phil Fortunato. File photo.

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State Sen. Phil Fortunato defies COVID-19 rules, gets kicked out

Lawmaker, who represents 31st District, was escorted out of the legislative building on Jan. 10, 2022.

Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms

One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.