King County, Burien
King County’s federal lawsuit over Burien’s public camping ban law dismissed
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from King County and the King County Sheriff's Office regarding the city of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Tuesday, Judge Richard Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted Burien’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding Ordinance 827,
Judge dismisses King County sheriff's lawsuit against controversial Burien camping ban
The lawsuit challenged Burien Ordinance 832, which prohibits using nonresidential public property as a living space.
Opinion
Rantz: King County Sheriff indicates we don’t have to follow laws we don’t like. What could go wrong?
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall is ignoring a judge's ruling, still won't enforce an ordinance she dislikes. Can we ignore laws, too?
Federal judge dismisses King County homelessness lawsuit against Burien
A federal judge this week accepted Burien’s motion to dismiss the case — though King County could still decide not to enforce Burien's anti-camping ordinance.
King County Sheriff’s lawsuit over Burien camping ban thrown out by federal judge
This week a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the King County Sheriff’s lawsuit over a homeless camping ban in the city of Burien, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision supporting the rights of cities to enact those restrictions.
Federal Court dismisses King County’s lawsuit against Burien, remands City’s Breach of Contract case to State Court
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 ruled in favor of the City of Burien, dismissing a lawsuit filed by King County and King County Sheriff Patricia Cole-Tindall that challenged the constitutionality of Burien's Ordinance 832,
Dispute continues over Burien camping ban despite federal court's decision
The next moves remain murky in a dispute over enforcing a homeless camping ban in Burien, which the King County Sheriff’s Office has refused to enforce.
Court dismisses King County's legal complaint over Burien's camping ban
Burien requested its counter lawsuit against King County and the King County Sheriff's Office over its refusal to enforce the city's camping ban be moved back to Superior Court in
King County Sheriff's Office works to fill vacant positions through recruiting event
Many law enforcement departments continue to struggle with staffing shortages including the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer
Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was booked Monday, Sept. 9 into the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle after ...
King County’s head of public defense resigns
Anita Khandelwal, the second person to lead King County's Department of Public Defense, will step down from her role in ...
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Adams County Sheriff's Office investigating gang-related school threat
OTHELLO, Wash. -- The Adams County Sheriff's Office is calling a threat at McFarland Middle School in Othello not credible.
Volusia County deploys 28 emergency responders to help with Hurricane Helene aftermath
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office and Volusia County Fire Department have deployed nearly 28 emergency responders to help ...
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office honored for mass casualty response
Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last ...