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Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide
Three months following her death, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the manner of death of a 28-year-old Kent woman — allegedly abused daily by her mother — as a homicide. Esther Arunong, 28, died in Renton on April 29 at Valley Medical Center, one...
Father pleads for end to gun violence after 15-year-old son shot in the face in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — A rash of gun violence in King County has an Auburn family asking what it will take to end the cycle that has now touched their family. Their 15-year-old son was shot three times Saturday morning in their Auburn neighborhood. "His will to survive pushed him...
Seattle-area home values rebound, but offices take a hit
Seattle-area home values are rising again following the first drop in more than a decade last year. King County announced this week that residential property values have increased about 10% on average across the county since 2023. The increase, a partial indicator of what homeowners may expect their tax bill to look like next year, marks a return to some stability on the heels of a turbulent few years.
Editorial: Decisions, decisions
Only half of 2024 remains, and it promises to be six months chock full of significant decisions for Vashon, Washington and our country as a whole. This November will see a presidential and U.S. Senate election, and consequential state races for governor, superintendent of schools, attorney general and our state representatives, among others. First will be the August primary to narrow the fields down. (Make sure your voter registration is up-to-date and that you get your ballot in on time. You can visit kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections for help.)
Jacobs to manage King County's $800M wastewater upgrades
DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE:J), a global provider of technical, professional, and construction services, has been selected to oversee $800 million worth of infrastructure improvements for the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, which aims to enhance water quality and system resiliency for roughly two million residents in the Seattle area and the central Puget Sound region.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Chelan County Rape Charges Dropped Against Former Seattle Teacher
A 53-year-old former King County middle school teacher is cleared of wrongdoing in Chelan County after prosecutors dropped charges against him in a rape and assault case. Darren D. Hunter was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in Chelan during a drug deal in July of last year.
Seattle eatery cooks up confidence while helping people transition out of homelessness
SEATTLE — King County data shows more than 16,000 people are homeless currently - the most that’s ever been reported in King County and Seattle. But a creative way to get folks back on their feet is being reintroduced to Seattle's downtown area. FareStart, a Seattle nonprofit that's...
King County Sheriff still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite SCOTUS ruling
SEATTLE – Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment.
Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
Sound Transit Board Chooses Site in Federal Way for Link Operations and Maintenance Facility South
SEATTLE ––Sound Transit is marking a major milestone for ST3 projects and future Link service in Pierce County and South King County. When finished, the OMF South will store and maintain Link light rail trains for future Link expansion. More than 600 permanent jobs will be available within the project site. Passenger vehicles will be able to enter service more quickly than normal because the facility will contain a 24-hour testing track that will be used for testing and breaking-in new light rail vehicles.
Kent Police arrest 14-year-old driver after short, slow pursuit
Kent Police arrested a 14-year-old Kent boy for investigation of DUI, eluding, resisting and obstructing after a recent late-night incident that included pursuit by the King County Sheriff’s office helicopter. An officer, working a DUI/distracted driving emphasis, saw a vehicle at about 11:20 p.m. Friday, June 28 failing to...
Where can you set off fireworks in Washington?
Boom! Around the country, fireworks will light up the sky to celebrate the Fourth of July. But in Western Washington, fireworks restrictions vary. Seattle: Fireworks are not allowed in the city without a special permit. However, to get a permit, locals must apply 30 days before the event. Those with a permit can use sparklers, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, illuminating torches, firecrackers, salutes, chasers and ground spinners. But even with a permit, aerial fireworks such as helicopters and aerial spinners, Roman candles, mine shells, aerial shells and mortar are not allowed.
Suspect Identified And Charges Forwarded In I-5 Fatal Stabbing
King County: At approximately 2:40pm, June 26, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a domestic violence incident NB I-5 around S 375th in Federal Way. Further 9-1-1 callers reported that there appeared to be several injuries to individuals in and around a black BMW partially in...
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