King County

Government

Body cams and crime reduction — new King County sheriff details her approach

On Tuesday, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced that Patti Cole-Tindall will be King County’s next sheriff. She spoke to Soundside about her plans for the department.

Government

Patti Cole-Tindall named King County Sheriff

King County has named Patti Cole-Tindall as the new full-time sheriff.

Government

King County sheriff finalists cite challenges in crime, recruitment, and community trust

King County's next sheriff will likely come from Texas or Georgia. Or it will be the person currently running the office. The three finalists to become King County’s next sheriff spoke at a virtual press conference Tuesday. They all cited recruitment, rising crime, and building community trust as some of their top priorities.

Health

Parent group sues Kirkland and King County over supportive housing

A group of Eastside parents called Keep Kids Safe is suing the city of Kirkland and King County over a plan to convert an old hotel into permanent supportive housing. The parents claim the city and county did not discuss the plan with the public before purchasing the property.

City of Burien determined to open supportive housing despite lawsuit

The city of Burien, like the rest of the Puget Sound region, is growing fast. And that means some people are getting priced out of their homes. Burien could soon get new supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, but not everyone in town supports the project.

Health

Mackenzie Scott’s donation is a ‘launching pad’ for Seattle housing services

This week Seattle author and philanthropist Mackenzie Scott announced she’s donated $436 million to Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit housing group. Affiliates in Washington say they’ll receive $15 million of that to buy land and repair homes.

Politics

The end-emic phase is near? Washington's mask mandate ends soon

It's the end of the statewide mask mandate as we know it — and not everyone feels fine.

Government

King County repeals bike helmet law, but all sides still agree: wear your helmet

King County's Board of Health voted Thursday to repeal its helmet law that required bike riders to wear helmets or face $30 fine, and additional court fees.

Seattle sellers can 'kick back and let the market' decide what people will pay for their homes

Imagine paying $1 million for a house. Now, imagine paying $1 million plus the more than $2 million the owners already wanted