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Options narrowed for safeguarding Lower Green River Valley from flooding
(The Center Square) – A recent meeting of the King County Flood Control District included an update on flood risk and mitigation planning regarding a 21-mile corridor along the Lower Green River at risk of severe flooding. For homeowners and business owners in the Lower Green River Valley, the biggest takeaway may have been that there are tens of thousands of homeowners and jobs that could be jeopardized in the event of a major flood. ...
Armed Woman Carries Stolen Cash Register Straight to Seattle Police
Bodycam footage that was made public on Tuesday purportedly shows an armed woman robbing a pharmacy of its cash register and walking out the door straight into the arms of a Seattle police officer last month. Watch the footage here.
Public health inspectors review practices at restaurant after outbreak
Illnesses among patrons of Coho Cafe in Issaquah, WA, spurred an investigation by public health officials, which is being reported on now. Reports of sick people All had symptoms suggesting norovirus infection, according the Seattle & King County Public Health Department. The department could not find a specific food or drink item that could have been the cause of the outbreak, which included six people.
Pirate Island car show slated for this Saturday
What has become a Collinsville tradition is set for another installment Saturday morning downtown. The annual Pirate Island Rods & Rides Roundup car show will open registration at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The Top 30 show will run 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the downtown square with all proceeds benefiting the Noel and Jacquita Lewter Memorial Scholarship Fund.
King County Recorder’s Office mishandled $7M over 6 years, audit finds
(The Center Square) – A recent audit from the King County Auditor has found that the King County Recorder’s Office mishandled around $7 million since 2018. The King County Recorder’s Office is responsible for tax collection of home sales, marriage licenses, and recording real estate sales and mortgages. The office handled over $1 billion in real estate excise taxes on behalf of districts across Washington and King County. The latest...
Sunny Spells Before Weekend Rain in Seattle, NWS Forecasts
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting weather fluctuations in Seattle in the coming days. Today’s forecast sees a high near the comforting 63 degrees, though the calmness may be brief as clouds start to gather, readying the skies for a wet interlude. However, the NWS warns that by tonight there's a 20 percent chance of rain after the early hours. The temperature is set to dip to around 47 degrees, with the wind changing partners from northeast to southeast as the evening unfolds.
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