Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing

Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…

A pipe-clogging fatberg being removed (Screenshot from Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts website)

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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month

Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly

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Vashon’s July Fourth starts early, ends late

Independence Day on Vashon celebrated with hydro race, fireworks.

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Potential funding and land deal now in play to build new clinic

The Vashon Health Care District announced progress in its goal to build a modern primary care clinic on…

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Fire chief, pending probe, is on leave

Chief Charles Krimmert has been placed on paid administrative leave for two weeks, effective June 30 through July…

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COVID Update: Infectious subvariants are gaining ground

The Omicron variant continues to drive COVID-19 infections, as the more infectious BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants gain ground…

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Schools say plans, preventions in place against gun violence

VISD, VIFR and King County Sheriff’s Office outline plans in responding to gun violence at schools.

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A life well-lived: an accomplished island equestrian rides on

An accomplished equestrian, O’Reilly was a candidate for the U.S. Olympic team in dressage and received the U.S.…

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Chamber readies Strawberry Festival, with new director at helm

This year’s festival, set for Friday, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, is being billed, as was the…

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Recommended: Two-step to ‘Country Gold’ with Vashon Eagles

Islanders are invited to join the Vashon Eagles on Saturday, July 9, for a three-course prime rib dinner…

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Happenings | July 7 edition

Community Council to meet, Bioblitz coming up, and more.

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News Brief: Hit-and-run, sexual assault case awaiting trial

Both cases will be tried in King County Superior Court.

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.