Crowd gathers to mourn slain King County bus driver Shawn Yim Yim was killed in December while working in the University District. His union is renewing longstanding demands for safety improvements on Metro buses. by Josh Cohen / January 10, 2025
Politics Gun violence is declining, but King County still has work to do Incidents have fallen since the pandemic, but community leaders are still working on prevention efforts, especially as youth gun violence rises. by Josh Cohen / December 13, 2024
Politics Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income. by Josh Cohen / September 10, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
