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Legislature OKs initiatives on police pursuits, income tax, parental rights
Few restrictions on police pursuits; income tax prohibited; parental rights clarified
Life
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
Northwest
Senators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry
Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be…
Northwest
KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation
ESHB 2153 would make catalytic converters traceable and harder to sell illegally.
News
‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’
Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…
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The end of traditional youth jail | KC Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, we look at how King County is moving toward ending traditional youth detention in favor…
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Ex-Seahawk awaits sentencing | KC Crime Dive podcast
In this episode, former Seahawks player Chad Wheeler awaits sentencing for domestic violence charges. Also: Kent police arrest…
News
King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program
The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…
Northwest
Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence
Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.
Northwest
King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention
Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…
Northwest
King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts
KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.
Northwest
King County Regional Homeless Authority’s Point-In-Time Count underway
The PIT Count is important to understand annual trends for the region and for the housing authority to…
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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety
KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.