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02/17/2024

Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.

02/16/2024

Woman stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed organized retail theft charges.

02/16/2024

White supremacists accused of double homicide, dumping bodies in South King Co.

A horse and dog are also dead in this murder investigation.

02/16/2024

‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save the state millions.

02/15/2024

DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

02/15/2024

The end of traditional youth jail | KC Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, we look at how King County is moving toward ending traditional youth detention in favor of a new facility for minors or even group homes.

02/12/2024

King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed with the Department of Justice and United States Attorney’s Office against the King County Sheriff’s Office and Burien Police Department, alleging discrimination against an ind...

02/07/2024

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Notice of Public Meeting of the City of Maple Valley City Council to Consider Authorizing Acquisition of Certain Properties Necessary for Public Use the City of Maple Valley’s T45 Capital Improvement Project, through Negotiations with the Property Owners, and by Eminent Domain (Condemnation), if Necessary.
Attention all parties holding an interest in the following King County Tax Parcel Numbers located in Maple Valley, Washington:
KING COUNTY TAX PARCEL NUMBERS: 4127000866
The City of Maple Valley hereby notifies you of a planned public meeting of the City of Maple Valley City Council to consider the adoption of an ordinance to authorize the acquisition of property interests in the above referenced properties through negotiation with Property owners, and by use of eminent domain (condemnation), if necessary. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday the 26th of February, 2024, at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, 22500 SE 248th Street in Maple Valley, Washington. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Joseph Xi, Senior Project Engineer, at [email protected] or 425-358-1745.

02/06/2024

Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

02/06/2024

King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns about youth being at risk of retaliation from community members.

02/01/2024

Data shows more collisions in SR 18 construction zone

75% increase in collisions in 2023.

02/01/2024

King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

01/26/2024

Note to readers: Because we have temporarily suspended the print edition for certain publications, we're posting these legal notices on this page to satisfy their legal publication requirements. Thank you for your patience and support.

Please take notice that the Board of Commissioners of Soos Creek Water & Sewer District will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at Cedar River Water & Sewer District, 18421 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: Unit Base Rates and General Facilities Charges (GFCs).

The Board will make no decisions at this meeting. While the meeting is open to the public, there will be no public input nor comment.

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the District office.

SOOS CREEK WATER & SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

14616 SE 192ND STREET RENTON, WA 98058

01/25/2024

King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

01/25/2024

Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants

Several programs in King County received grant funding.

01/25/2024

Promotion and relegation in high school sports? I say yes | Commentary

01/22/2024

Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

01/22/2024

Dept. of Commerce invests $312.6 million in housing opportunities

The funding is being called a “historic” investment in units and homes for low-income homebuyers.

01/19/2024

And what name should we put you under? Mount Rainier to require summer reservations to visit

01/16/2024

Small plane crashes on side of Auburn roadway

The plane’s sole occupant was taken to the hospital with “minor” injuries.

01/16/2024

Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

01/15/2024

Shady contractor | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, Kent Police arrested a 45-year-old man on a $500,000 warrant out of Idaho for r**e of a minor and criminal trespassing after he reportedly posed as a contractor to move into a home.

01/12/2024

State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members

Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill

01/11/2024

Murder for gold | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we explore a Kent man accused of luring murder victims with the promise of gold, as well as the discovery of bones belonging to a victim of the Green River Killer.

01/11/2024

Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase

Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.

01/10/2024

Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat goals.

01/09/2024

Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon tax credits. Signatures secured for the ballot measures are being validated for the general election.

01/06/2024

Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon

State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.

01/05/2024

Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director

King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems