Category: Public Safety
Northbound SR 99 lanes of First Avenue South Bridge to be closed Wednesday, April 8
Northbound SR 99 is closed at South Holden Street after the First Avenue South Bridge became stuck...
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Measles exposure reported at Sea-Tac Airport; health officials urge vaccination check
Public Health – Seattle & King County is warning of a confirmed measles case involving a...
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SCAM ALERT: King County warns of fraudulent court hearing notices sent by text and email
King County District Court is warning residents about fraudulent court hearing notices being sent...
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King County Sheriff’s Office deputies make multiple arrests during St. Patrick’s Day emphasis patrol
A targeted patrol by the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) in White Center led to multiple...
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King County advances drainage and stormwater improvements in White Center ponds project
King County announced this week that it is moving forward with a major drainage and stormwater...
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Man hospitalized after shooting in White Center Sunday afternoon
An adult man was hospitalized after a shooting Sunday afternoon, Mar. 15 in White Center,...
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Deputies arrest suspect after shooting and barricaded standoff in White Center area Friday night
A suspect was booked into the King County Jail after deputies responded to a domestic...
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WSDOT closes two northbound lanes on SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge after inspection
Two lanes on the northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge over the Duwamish River are closed...
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King County Executive strengthens protections and support for immigrant and refugee communities
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay signed a new Executive Order...
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SCAM ALERT: Police warn about fraudsters impersonating deputies by phone and text
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is warning residents that scammers continue to pose as...
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Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows
A new report from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office shows that 2025 was the safest...
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King County joins lawsuit challenging federal immigration operation in Minnesota
King County has joined a lawsuit challenging a federal immigration enforcement operation in...
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