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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit
It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.
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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending
Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.
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King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County…
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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report
The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.
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Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency
The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.
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Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials
The change was recommended by the charter review commission.
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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness
Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.
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Renton resident convicted of defrauding Microsoft
A former Microsoft employee living in Renton was convicted on 18 charges related to a scheme to defraud…
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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County
Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.
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PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant
The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.
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Family mourns son who lived a life on the streets
Rylee Russell Marks was identified as the victim of a shooting at a Renton encampment
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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.
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Man pinned under a tree after it falls into an apartment
Fourteen emergency services respond outside of Maple Valley
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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight
Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.
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He didn’t care much for class until his teacher encouraged his photography
Local Renton student’s photographs featured in exhibit in Spain
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He called 911 then was arrested for homicide
Suspect with history of assault denies his alleged role in the incident
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He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington
Missing elderly woman found in the same clothes she left in after months of being missing
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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities
Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.
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King County considers free transit for low-income residents
The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Renton considers legal avenues for airport plan
The city is looking at how it can combat the FAA’s masterplan requirements