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Asylum seekers ask for housing at King County council meeting

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Asylum seekers ask for housing at King County council meeting

LOS ANGELES — Desperate cries for help were an unexpected part of the public expression at a King County Council meeting on Tuesday. Asylum seekers who have been camping in Kent for months lined up to speak directly to local politicians, hoping to translate their compassion into action as their families struggle to survive. “How […]

King County decides on future of youth prison in light of rising crime and staffing problems

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King County decides on future of youth prison in light of rising crime and staffing problems

KING COUNTY, Washington — The King County juvenile detention center will continue operating after a crucial vote on its future led to an at times rowdy session that required a series of brief recesses to restore order. The original vote was prompted by a motion by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn to keep the Patricia […]