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Man arrested in Seattle after carjacking, pursuit, multiple crashes
SEATTLE - A pursuit of a stolen and then carjacked vehicle led to multiple crashes and the arrest of two suspects, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began when Black Diamond Police attempted to stop the reported stolen vehicle, only for the driver to elude officers. King County Sheriff’s helicopter, Guardian 1, later spotted the vehicle in Covington.
A Man From Florida Is Being Detained In Washington After Stabbing Someone
WFCN – An unexpected development saw the man wanted for a Florida stabbing being taken into custody by Washington State officials. Michael Jones, 25, was the suspect that King County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended in Seattle on Tuesday. As per the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, Jones is...
Possible measles exposure at multiple locations in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult with recent international travel. The individual was at multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle, and Woodinville while infectious, before being diagnosed with measles. Anyone who was at these locations during the time span when the individual was there on June 27th through July 2nd may have been exposed to measles.
Deputies arrest man after carjacking leads to chase and multiple crashes
SEATTLE — King County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man after a carjacking turned into a pursuit and a crash Wednesday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., KSCO deputies were notified by Black Diamond police that they had attempted to stop a stolen vehicle, but the driver fled. King...
How many veterans will sleep on the street this Fourth of July?
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The United States has been in three major wars in the last fifty years, resulting in the US being home to about 18 million veterans. This Fourth of July, thousands of those vets will sleep on the street. About 4% of veterans were homeless or experienced...
A 14-year-old in Kent was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a pursuit. Then he was released
KENT, Wash. — A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kent late last week after a suspected DUI and a multi-agency pursuit but was eventually released to a parent. A Kent Police Department (KPD) officer first noticed a driver fail to stop at a stop sign on West Meeker Street, the department said in a social media post. The driver continued to ignore police lights and the siren, eventually losing a tire and running away toward a nearby apartment building.
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Atlantic Street Center Expands Support for Underprivileged Families in South Seattle and Beyond
The Atlantic Street Center is doubling down on its commitment to diverse, underprivileged families and youth in South Seattle, King County, and North Pierce County, expanding its suite of services to meet a variety of crucial needs. According to details on the Seattle Human Interests blog, the center is enhancing programs across multiple fronts, including behavioral health, early learning, after-school assistance, and family support groups, along with mobile advocacy for individuals who have endured gender-based violence.
Seattle-area funerals are costly. Here’s why, and how you can plan
Seattle-area high costs of living don’t end at death. Funeral arrangements from burial or cremation — or one of many other options — to a life-celebration gathering can run into thousands of dollars. These costs are on the rise, especially transportation and certain merchandise such as caskets. The result: People shocked by the death of a loved one have to deal with another unpleasant surprise.
Health officials alert possible measles exposures in King County
Public Health-Seattle & King County has confirmed measles infection in an adult who could have exposed others to the disease. The sickened person was in multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle and Woodinville between June 27 and July 2 while infectious, and before being diagnosed, posing a public health risk. “Measles is a very contagious infection and if you don’t have immunity, you can get it just by being in a room where a person with measles has been,” Dr. Eric Chow, Communicable Disease Chief for Public Health-Seattle & King County stated in a news release.
Independence is something to celebrate | Shiers
Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident, who’s drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers. Enjoy your Fourth of July!
News Briefs | July 4 edition
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is warning travelers to prepare for busy and crowded ferry traffic the rest of this week and Independence Day weekend. WSF expects roughly 700,000 people to ride the ferries from June 28 through July 7. Consider leaving early to arrive at ferry terminals, planning trips ahead...
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