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Seattle and King County launch 100-day initiative to reduce gun violence
In response to several fatal shootings of young people, city and county officials are launching an initiative aimed at reducing gun violence.Why it matters: Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. and was recently declared a public health crisis in the country.As of May, at least 18 kids under the age of 18 had been shot in King County, including six who died, KING 5 reported.Driving the news: Seattle, King County and others announced the launch Wednesday of a 100-day initiative to educate and support teens and others who are most at...
Child care: A ‘disjointed early learning landscape’
I salute Daniel Beekman for his comprehensive article “How to find affordable child care and child care subsidies in WA” [June 4, Local News]:. I served for 40 years as executive director of several child care programs and Head Start programs in King and Pierce counties. Our Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, limited to families with very low incomes, have had long waitlists. Child care centers also have long waitlists and child care is prohibitively expensive.
Fire authorities offer free CPR training, career fair Saturday, July 13
A free CPR training and career fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., in Kent. South King County CPR & First Aid is operated in partnership by Puget Sound, Renton and Valley regional fire authorities. Join...
Judge: AG can’t force Seattle Archdiocese to give up sex abuse documents
A King County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Washington’s Attorney General’s Office could not force the Seattle Archdiocese to turn over documents showing how the Catholic institution may have misused charitable funds to cover up sexual abuse allegations against church leaders. Judge Michael Scott said the attorney...
Local Safeway stores in Burien, Des Moines and elsewhere to be sold due to Kroger strategy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect correct information on the divestiture of these stores, not necessarily their closures. Kroger, the parent company of QFC and Safeway, this week announced the planned sale of several stores – including on SW 148th Street in Burien – as part of a broader, national divestiture strategy.
Lynnwood PD seeks fugitive, believed to be armed
LYNNWOOD, Wash. - Lynnwood Police are asking for the public's help in locating Mychal Cushman, a convicted felon who is currently on the run and believed to be armed. Cushman, 35, is described as a little over 6 feet tall and weighing about 215 pounds. Cushman currently has numerous felony...
Judge denies state Attorney General's request for records on priest sex abuse
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A King County judge has rejected a request by state investigators to compel the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle to release decades of records on priests who may have abused children. Judge Michael Scott ruled that Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson lacks the authority to...
Seattle and King County Leaders Unveil "100 Days of Action" to Address Gun Violence Epidemic
On Wednesday, July 10, Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with representatives from the King County Council, the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and community-based organizations such as Urban Family, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and Community Passageways, launched an initiative on Wednesday called 100 Days of Action. This new blueprint is dedicated to combating gun violence throughout Seattle.
King County Sheriff's Office caution drivers to stay vigilant against car thefts
SEATTLE — Car thefts are trending down statewide but the King County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to stay vigilant as vehicle thefts and break-ins are still happening daily. Sargent Eric White of the King County Sheriff’s Office practices what he preaches. He’s equipped his personal vehicles with...
King County's youth diversion program draws scrutiny from councilmember
KING COUNTY, Wash. — On the heels of the announcement of what King County's Executive is calling "100 Days of Action" against youth gun violence, a member of the county council said he believes a major contributing factor to this violence is being overlooked. He said kids accused of...
King County deputy involved in rollover collision in Tukwila
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A King County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a rollover collision Friday causing significant damage to the patrol vehicle. According to police, the collision took place around 9:23 a.m. in the 13800 block of Interurban Avenue S in Tukwila. The deputy was assigned to the Metro Transit Division.
Conflict and confusion after state suspends intake for convicted juveniles
There is concern and confusion in King County courts after a surprising decision from the state to suspend intakes of juvenile offenders at two correctional facilities due to overcrowding. Instead, youths sentenced to long-term confinement will remain under county oversight until further notice, the state Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) told county officials Friday.
Felony-level traffic crime in King County up nearly 150% compared to 2019
King County officials are warning drivers to take extra precautions amid a recent rise in vehicular homicides and felony-level traffic crime. County prosecutors from the Felony Traffic Unit revealed, as of May, there has been a 143% increase in felony-level traffic crime compared to 2019. The numbers show King County has experienced one of its most significant spikes in deadly crashes and felony-level traffic crime.
Metro Flex and expanded bus service arriving in Delridge and South Park
King County Metro and the City of Seattle are partners in bringing Metro Flex, the on-demand transit service, to the Delridge and South Park communities beginning July 22. Metro Flex is a neighborhood transit service that provides on-demand rides throughout the service area for the cost of a bus fare.
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