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    Articles by Josh Kelety
    Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo
    Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats clash in 9th...
    By Josh Kelety • September 20, 2018 11:24 am

    Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

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    The amended ordinance will allocate $135 million in lodging tax revenues for Safeco Field upkeep over the next two decades. Photo by Cacophony/Wikipedia Commons
    King County Council approves $135 million public investment...
    By Josh Kelety • September 5, 2018 4:00 pm

    A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.

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    Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum
    Race for King County prosecutor heats up at...
    By Josh Kelety • August 20, 2018 8:30 am

    Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice system.

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    One Table has no clear game plan for tackling regional crisis
    One Table has no clear game plan for...
    By Josh Kelety • August 13, 2018 8:30 am

    Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.

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    Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional District
    Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional...
    By Josh Kelety • August 7, 2018 9:25 pm

    The 9th Congressional District — spanning from Southeast Seattle and Bellevue down to Federal Way and Tacoma — is a…

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    Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race
    Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race
    By Josh Kelety • August 7, 2018 9:25 pm

    Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race for U.S….

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    King County youth detention center moves forward despite opposition
    King County youth detention center moves forward despite...
    By Josh Kelety • July 27, 2018 1:30 pm

    As community criticism of the project mounts, King County tries to take a middle road.

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    While King County Metro has been testing out several trial electric buses since since 2016, the agency aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2040. Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr
    King County Rolls on With Its Electric Bus...
    By Josh Kelety • July 27, 2018 8:30 am

    With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.

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    King County Council is proposing measures that would impact gun storage and sales. Photo by zaphad1/Flickr
    King County council members push safe storage gun...
    By Josh Kelety • July 26, 2018 8:30 am

    Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.

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    Numerous complaints against King County Sheriff’s deputies for issues like excessive force and improper search and seizure weren’t investigated due to internal misclassification, a new report says. Photo by Oran Viriyincy/Flickr
    Report finds complaints against King County sheriff’s deputies...
    By Josh Kelety • July 19, 2018 9:50 am

    An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.

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    The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons
    King County burn ban now in effect
    By Josh Kelety • July 17, 2018 9:40 am

    Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

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    State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions
    State House races heat up in 41st District...
    By Josh Kelety • July 14, 2018 1:30 am

    District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

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    King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction
    King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction
    By Josh Kelety • June 28, 2018 3:30 pm

    The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

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