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Multiple lanes will close overnight on I-5 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area from July 15-18, 2024, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) remove concrete forms from the new northbound I-5 ramp to northbound SR 509. There will also be local road closures...

King County is in the midst of a coordinated effort to confront gun violence. Late last week, the county announced a 100-day initiative to combat shootings in the area.   Gun violence is a national issue, and it’s the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, surpassing traffic collisions in 2020, and last month U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence a public health crisis. Guests: Celia Jackson - Director of Criminal Legal System Transformation in the King County Executive’s Office

(The Center Square) – King County has been awarded $450,000 from the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to support King County Executive Dow Constantine’s intention to transform the region’s youth detention system. King County will use the $450,000 award to implement its strategy and...

King County is mailing physical "I Voted" stickers to voters in the Seattle area this week, reviving a tradition that's largely been lost in the past 15 years of voting by mail.Why it matters: Now you can once again proclaim your civic participation on your t-shirt, even if you don't physically go to the polls.Driving the news: The Aug. 6 primary marks the first time the county is sending "I Voted" stickers along with mail-in ballots, elections spokesperson Halei Watkins told Axios.Both items will be mailed out starting Wednesday.What they're saying: Watkins wrote in an email that the county hears from voters in every election that they want the stickers, "so we're glad to make that dream a reality."While the state and county have long provided digital stickers that people can post on social media, "those definitely didn't quite scratch the sticker itch that we've heard from our voters," Watkins said.What we're watching: "We hope to see lots of happy voters and their 'I voted' selfies this year," Watkins said.Go deeper: A Seattle voter guide to the Aug. 6 primary election

Gun violence is a pressing issue that affects communities across the nation. In King County, government stakeholders and community organizations are joining forces to address this epidemic through collaborative initiatives. King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and community leaders like Shantel Patu, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Urban Family, recently announced the launch of two interconnected campaigns: the 100 Days of Action against Gun Violence and the 100 Days of Peace initiative.

Jul. 18-The 18-day voting period for Washington's 2024 primary election is approaching, as mail-in ballots make their way to more than 4.8 million registered voters across the state. Here's what Washingtonians need to know about the Aug. 6 primary. When will my ballot be mailed?. All registered voters in Washington...

KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested two individuals and seized more than 25 pounds of narcotics and multiple firearms. In May, authorities responded to reports of a shooting in North Bend. When police attempted to engage with witnesses they refused access to the home. The responding deputy to the scene of the shooting obtained a search warrant to secure video footage of the shooting.

Marianne Meeker v. James H. Orr, et ux., et al. In this insurance coverage dispute, Marianne Meeker challenges the superior court’s ruling that Trumbull Insurance Company did not have a duty to defend James and Leona Orr from her lawsuit against them. COA # 811959. King County Superior Court # 16-2-06486-8 KNT.

The King County Council on July 16, 2024 approved a $178 million supplemental budget, with funding for housing assistance, increased traffic patrols, addressing gun violence, food security, transportation and more. Sponsored by Council Budget Chair Girmay Zahilay, it marks the third supplemental budget of the current budget cycle, with the...

Do you and your loved ones know what to do in the event of a wildfire in or near North Bend?. Eastside Fire and Rescue, the King County Office of Emergency Management, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the King County Sheriff’s Office, the City of North Bend and cities throughout the region are working together to help our community be better prepared for wildfire evacuation.

Looking for some reading inspiration? Here’s a peek at what KCLS staff and the young readers in their lives are digging into this month!. All KCLS libraries are open. Plan your next visit at kcls.org/visit. For adults:. “That Prince is Mine” by Jayci Lee. Emma loves her culinary-instructor...

(The Center Square) – More than 90 asylum seekers who have spent the last six weeks in an encampment along Central Avenue in Kent have been moved into apartment homes. Dozens of others remain at the camp on the King County-owned property adjacent to State Route 167 and the Econo Lodge hotel.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In re the Estate of: WILLIAM ROY SARGENT, Deceased. NO. 24-4-04771-6 SEA PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The person named below has been appointed and has qualified as the Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the above-named decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by (1) serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the attorneys for the Administrator at the address stated below a copy of the claim, and (2) filing the original claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) thirty days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of this notice. If the claim is not presented within this timeframe, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Dated: 6/28/2024 //s Breah Sargent Breah Sargent, Administrator Attorneys for Administrator and Address for Mailing or Service: Matthew S. Wiese, WSBA #47322 Andrew N. Stokes, WSBA #54401 Carney Badley Spellman, PS 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600 Seattle, Washington 98104-7010 Telephone: (206) 622-8020 Facsimile: (206) 467-8215 Date of first publication of this notice: 7/17/24 Court of Probate Proceedings: King County Superior Court 516 Third Avenue South Seattle, WA 98104 Probate Cause No.: 24-4-04771-6 SESA Published in the Lake Chelan Mirror July 17, 24, and 31, 2024. #.8157.

When Seattle took back 10% of its funding to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority in February, some wondered whether that spelled the end for the agency. With the hiring of Kelly Kinnison, a Washington, D.C., bureaucrat, as the new CEO, that doesn’t seem to be the case. “I’m...

Black women working at King County see widespread disparities in pay and promotions, and regularly experience microaggressions and discrimination, a new report found. The report, produced by the county’s Black/African Women’s Affinity Group, found persistent inequities despite years of effort by King County to root out racism, injustice and bias in its policymaking, services and workplace.

John Urquhart has extensive experience working with federal agencies to coordinate security for political events and appearances.

On July 10, 2024 County Executive Dow Constantine joined Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and community leaders to launch 100 Days of Action against gun violence. This initiative, which comes as the U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a national public health crisis, will expand community resources and promote safe gun storage.

Sunday marks 50 years since Ted Bundy, one of America's most infamous serial killers, abducted two young women on the same day from the same crowded Washington state beach. Although it was not the first time Bundy struck twice in one day, snatching the two women in a four-hour timeframe was among the most brazen acts of his years-long cross-country crime spree.

Former King County Sheriff John Urquhart discusses security protocols taken by the Secret Service for presidential candidate events.