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Candidate steals hammers; Kent marks 17th homicide in 2023 | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a Federal Way City Council candidate was accused of stealing from a hardware store; and the city of Kent marks its 17th homicide so far in 2023.

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Man fatally shot in Tukwila near Southcenter Mall

Friday afternoon, July 28; vehicle flees scene on Strander Boulevard

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Jeff Tate, director of community development for the city of Auburn, Segale Properties spokesman Mike Pruett and Mark Segale address the Auburn City Council about the future redevelopment of key Segale holdings in Auburn, among them the gravel mining operation established 40 years ago on the city’s south end. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

Company to close mining operation in Auburn

Development options are being considered for the 900-acre site.

Jeff Tate, director of community development for the city of Auburn, Segale Properties spokesman Mike Pruett and Mark Segale address the Auburn City Council about the future redevelopment of key Segale holdings in Auburn, among them the gravel mining operation established 40 years ago on the city’s south end. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)
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Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder trial | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, an update on Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who is still on the city payroll while awaiting trial for murder.

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Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine

A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring, 25 resigning, and 281 fired as a result of noncompliance.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
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Burglars hit Federal Way Puerto Vallarta restaurant 5 times in 4 months

Video surveillance shows suspects at Twin Lakes site; no arrests made

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West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater

The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
Left to right: Heather Brandt, program manager for refugee and immigrant services at Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Ghulamfarooq Noorzai, case manager for the Stanikzai family, and Hamid Stanikzai, along with two of his children, pose for a picture at his Federal Way area home. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

Afghan family finds home in Federal Way after Kabul collapse

Family adjusts to life in the U.S.; father works in Kent

Left to right: Heather Brandt, program manager for refugee and immigrant services at Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Ghulamfarooq Noorzai, case manager for the Stanikzai family, and Hamid Stanikzai, along with two of his children, pose for a picture at his Federal Way area home. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

Federal Way City Council candidate accused of hardware store theft

Denise Yun is running for position 7 on November ballot.

The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
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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)
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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.

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King County Elections mails primary ballots

For Aug. 1 election

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New state agency to review police use of deadly force cases

State Office of Independent Investigations ready to go to work

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(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.