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Man fatally shot inside vehicle at Des Moines Safeway parking lot | Update

Two taken into custody by Tukwila Police after photos of suspects, vehicle released

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Man killed in drive-by shooting on Military Road near Federal Way

Incident in the early morning of July 15 as deputies went to check on the man.

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Auburn Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial

City has not conducted an internal investigation of Jeffrey Nelson and the related 2019 shooting.

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Man hospitalized after Renton shooting

Police do not yet have suspect information in July 15 incident.

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Photo courtesy the city of Renton. Renton River Days 2019.

Renton River Days festival kicks off July 21

The annual event features three days of family-oriented events and activities.

Photo courtesy the city of Renton. Renton River Days 2019.
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci invited young Swifties to read the proclamation, with each taking an album title-themed clause. (Courtesy of King County)

King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’

Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.

  • Jul 18, 2023
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci invited young Swifties to read the proclamation, with each taking an album title-themed clause. (Courtesy of King County)
King County Crime Dive podcast.

Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a 19-year-old man in the shooting death of a Bothell man behind the Kent YMCA; and a 12-year-old boy on a scooter dies at the scene of a collision in Kent.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

King County Elections mails primary ballots

For Aug. 1 election

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

New state agency to review police use of deadly force cases

State Office of Independent Investigations ready to go to work

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
(Screenshot from Renton Regional Fire Authority Twitter)
Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.

Fireworks determined to be cause of Renton roof fire at The Landing

Structure fire at Vino estimated to have caused $1 million in damage.

(Screenshot from Renton Regional Fire Authority Twitter)
Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.
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3 killed in early morning collision on I-5 in Federal Way

The victims are a 27-year-old Federal Way resident and two 25-year-old Seattle residents.

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Auburn Police seek suspect in killing of woman near Muckleshoot Casino

37-year-old woman died of single gunshot wound to the chest; police looking for identified suspect

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Target building’s demolition in Federal Way marks next step for downtown

The demolition process will begin July 17, according to the city.

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The Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Wa. (Sound Publishing file photo)

State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement

Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.

The Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Wa. (Sound Publishing file photo)
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Police investigating homicide at Federal Way apartments

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot just after midnight on June 28.

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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Woman dies in Auburn shooting near Muckleshoot Casino

Officers responded at about 4:13 a.m. June 28 to 18th Street SE near Greentree Condominiums

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

Ahoy, Hazen!: Renton students take nautical voyage on the Schooner Adventuress

Students were able to get hands-on experience and practice STEM skills while sailing the boat.

Screenshot from Renton School District Facebook
Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.
King County Metro battery-electric coaches at Metro’s South Base in Tukwila. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Metro

Metro receives $33.5M in federal funds to buy electric buses

Money to be used for 30 new buses as Metro aims for zero-emission fleet by 2035

King County Metro battery-electric coaches at Metro’s South Base in Tukwila. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Metro