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Stray bullets strike homes in South Seattle, heightening safety concerns in Rainier Vista

Stray bullets hit at least two homes in South Seattle Tuesday night. SEATTLE — Stray bullets pierced at least two homes in South Seattle's Rainier Vista East Tuesday night, sparking calls...

Seattle property owner sues city for $30 million over Little Saigon safety issues

Dennis Chinn's lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that city policies trampled on the rights of residents and property owners for years. SEATTLE — A Seattle property owner has filed a $30...

Food banks brace as Washington residents face loss of SNAP benefits by Nov. 1

With no end to the government shutdown in sight, food assistance organizations across western Washington brace for a massive influx of people seeking help. SEATTLE — More than 930,000 Washington state...

King County’s courthouse dog retires after decade of comforting crime victims

Errol, a 12-year-old courthouse dog who has spent the past decade providing emotional support to crime survivors and witnesses, retired Tuesday. SEATTLE — Errol, a 12-year-old courthouse dog who has spent...

Seattle tests new approach to combat sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue

Seattle has launched a pilot program that sends warning letters to the homes of suspected sex buyers. SEATTLE — Seattle has launched a pilot program that sends warning letters to the...

King County prosecutor uses sports to teach young athletes about respect, violence prevention

Patrick Lavin is teaching athletes about respect and personal responsibility through a program that uses the language of sports to deliver life-changing lessons. KING COUNTY, Wash. — Patrick Lavin, chair of...

Bellarmine Prep alerts police to alleged off-campus assault involving students

Tumwater police are investigating an alleged assault of a minor. TUMWATER, Wash. — Tumwater police are investigating an alleged assault of a minor involving students from Bellarmine Preparatory School.  ...

King County prosecutors implement 30-day deadline for felony charging decisions

King County is setting a new policy to make all felony charging decisions within 30 days of receiving case referrals from law enforcement. SEATTLE — King County has launched a reform...

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