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EPD moving forward with ALPR cameras after legislature passes bill

A new law codifies how law enforcement can use the automatic license plate readers, with some additional restrictions.

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Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.

The King County Transportation District met on March 19 to discuss a potential 0.1% sales tax increase to find more tax revenue for the county’s Road Division. Screenshot

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Transportation District drafts 0.1% sales tax to address roads funding shortage

Without additional funding, roads around Enumclaw and Black Diamond would no longer be maintained by the county.

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

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WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…

The Plateau Outreach Ministries' food bank was revamped and re-opened two years ago; here's a photo from its open house on Feb. 12, 2024. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Stretch your food dollars with programs that can help | Public Health Insider

Need help affording groceries? Learn how to use SNAP, WIC, and local food banks.

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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…

The D’Andre Glapsy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler and investigator Molly Gilbert. COURTESY PHOTO/Michael Schueler

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Man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County

Lawsuit accuses King County Sheriff’s Office of fabricating evidence and the medical examiner’s office of distorting the truth.

King County Roads Division was hard at work last December when many roads were flooded, causing an estimated $10 million in damage and further draining its limited resources. Photo courtesy King County Roads Division

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County Transportation Benefit District considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects

This would be the first time the TBD evoked its taxing powers, if the increase is approved.

Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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Condolences climb for Covington pilot killed in Iraq

Condolences continue to mount for Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, one of six U.S. airmen killed when…

A group of teenagers from the Feb. 13 Enumclaw High walkout against ICE surrounded Enumclaw Police Department officers after they arrested a student for alleged assault; three of those juveniles were charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and another four had their misdemeanor charges sent to a diversion program. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Three charged after dramatic EHS walkout, assault

Two teenagers face charges of third-degree assault for allegedly spitting on Enumclaw police officers; a third faces fourth-degree…

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WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile

Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.

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SR 410 opens after ‘historic snowstorm | WSDOT

More than 100 trees had to be cleared from the highway.