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    Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)
    Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder
    By Benjamin Leung • June 27, 2024 2:00 pm

    Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.
    Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all...
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • June 25, 2024 2:40 pm

    Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according to a…

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    Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
    By Reporter Staff • June 24, 2024 12:09 pm

    Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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    State Capitol in Olympia. FILE PHOTO
    Hundreds of new laws will take effect in...
    June 5, 2024 3:25 pm

    Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws

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    Courtesy Photo, King County
    Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to...
    By Steve Hunter • May 30, 2024 2:50 pm

    Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

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    A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
    Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin...
    By Reporter Staff • May 23, 2024 11:42 am

    Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

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    A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)
    King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 14, 2024 4:20 pm

    Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.

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    Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
    Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
    By Bailey Josie • April 30, 2024 3:12 pm

    Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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    King County releases $3 million to help find...
    By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2024 3:10 pm

    Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds

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    Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo
    Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in...
    By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • April 17, 2024 1:44 pm

    The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

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    Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
    WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
    By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm

    The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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    Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo
    New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
    By Benjamin Leung • April 8, 2024 1:55 pm

    Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of catalytic converters…

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    Q&A with the new King County Library System...
    By Cameron Sires • April 1, 2024 12:56 pm

    “It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

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    A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road in Kent. File photo
    New state law gives green light to more...
    March 28, 2024 11:16 am

    The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

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    Tacos from the Mariners Food Preview Event. Ben Ray / The Reporter
    Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 22, 2024 12:00 pm

    A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as tight as their player free agency budget.

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    KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 18, 2024 12:32 pm

    Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

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    Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
    King County fish culvert plan falls short in...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 13, 2024 9:30 am

    KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.

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    Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)
    Stakeholders seek task force for I-90/SR 18 projects
    By Cameron Sires • March 11, 2024 12:41 pm

    The goal is to bridge communication among cities and residents affected by the construction.

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Carjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2024 11:05 am

    In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb. 26 on the West Hill and a vehicle pursuit into Auburn.

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects |...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 9, 2024 11:05 am

    In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the arrest of a Seattle man and woman for allegedly killing two people Jan. 31, 2023, inside a room at the motel.

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