Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

News

Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Life

Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA

Northwest

State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences

League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Jail guard smuggled drugs for inmates | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at drug-smuggling scheme involving a King County jail guard.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Pilot’s magic mushroom trip leads to charges | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how an off-duty pilot was charged in federal court…

Prison bars (File photo)

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates

Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?

King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov. 15

Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

News

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald file)

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Off-duty pilot charged after psychedelic mushroom-induced ‘breakdown’

Federal charges detail how Joseph Emerson, 44, tried to shut down the engines of a plane bound for…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Police nab carjacking suspect | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Kent police arrested a carjacking suspect and a…

Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.

News

KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Prolific burglar arrested again | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton police arrested serial burglary suspect Feleti Wight…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Renton to seize and sell former grow house | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton is in the process of seizing and…

Kaiser Permanente’s Kent Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente

Northwest

Kaiser Permanente strike could impact Kent, Renton, Federal Way centers

Union taking vote to authorize strike Nov. 1 at 36 state locations if no settlement reached

(Sound Publishing File Photo)

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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Man stabs former teacher | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at a man who stabbed his former teacher at a…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

2 injured in shootout; man stabbed in tent | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at a shootout in Auburn, a stabbing in a wooded…