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Tacoma considers long-term safety plan, including ‘alternatives’ to police response

The strategy still calls for "effective" responses to violence and property crimes, but encourages alternatives to better connect people with community resources. TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma City Council will soon consider...

King County approves $20B budget as state revenue forecasts tighten

The budget includes more than $225 million for public safety and criminal justice and over $55 million for housing and homelessness initiatives. KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County Council on Tuesday...

Teen boy shot in South Seattle

The suspect, or suspects, fled from the scene before police arrived and have not been found, police said. SEATTLE — A 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle on Tuesday night, according...

Bus driver recounts tree falling on King County Metro bus

Chuck Anderson of Edmonds reflects on his routine bus route that turned into a nerve-rattling experience last November. SEATTLE — As winds whipped western Washington last November, a bus driver was...

King County Council votes to temporarily fund the county’s only film production studio

Harbor Island Studios is one of the few publicly funded production studios in the country — and it may soon close for good due to King County’s budget deficit. SEATTLE —...

Grand Central Block, Pioneer Square’s ‘old soul,’ makes a comeback after years in the dark

Urban Visions bought the century-old buildings last month for just over $5 million after a previous redevelopment plan fell apart during the pandemic. SEATTLE — After sitting empty for more than...

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