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Local volunteers mobilize to help as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

Volunteers and supplies are being sent from Washington state to help those impacted in Florida. FIFE, Wash. — On Wednesday, World Vision focused on getting items like generators, bottled water, and...

Washington team helping with Hurricane Helene response

Firefighters, K9 search teams, and doctors from around the region are among those being sent to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. TACOMA, Wash. — As of Monday, at least 230 people...

Seattle councilmember proposes keeping late-night venues open to prevent violence

The announcement comes more than a month after a deadly shooting in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. SEATTLE — A Seattle City council member is introducing a proposal to address the violence happening...

Underage and Under Arrest: Turning the tide of a juvenile crime spike

"There's so much work to do. There's still babies dying. There's still babies getting locked up and re-locked up." SEATTLE — KING 5 has been looking into the crisis of a juvenile...

Proposal aims to cut Washington public defender caseloads, critics say it’s too costly

On Wednesday, the Washington State Supreme Court held a hearing about proposed changes to public defense standards. WASHINGTON, USA — The Washington State Supreme Court is considering new standards for public...

Seattle police issue new alarm response policy

A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1. SEATTLE — A new Seattle police policy goes into effect Oct. 1.   Officers will no longer be dispatched...

Push in King County to add fentanyl to state’s child endangerment law amid increase in fatalities

"It is just as simple as adding in those extra words to include fentanyl too,” said Casey McNerthney, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office spokesperson. SEATTLE — There is a push...

Vashon council using monthly meeting to discuss topics causing a debate on the island

The council is using its monthly meeting to discuss topics that are causing a debate on the island. VASHON ISLAND, Wash. — The Vashon-Maury Community Council is using its monthly meeting...

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