King County, Metro and bus stops

Violence on King County busses prompt calls for safety training
An investigation is underway after a deputy responding to a San Bernardino County home was involved in a shooting that left a teen hospitalized late Monday night. The deputies were called to the home in the 10700 block of Central Road in Apple Valley around 10 p.m. The nature of the call was initially unknown, […]
King County leaders, transit union work to form safety task force after Metro bus violence
County and city leaders, alongside the transit union, are working to form a transit safety task force to address public safety concerns following two violent in
King County Metro to reopen four bus stops after conducting safety review
The four bus stops were surveillanced by local police to improve security in the area and remove any threats to rider and operator safety.
King County Council approves task force to enhance bus safety after driver’s murder
The King County Council has unanimously approved a new task force to address bus safety in the wake of last December's murder of Metro driver Shawn Yim.
King County Metro to reopen bus stops in troubled CID neighborhood intersection
King County Metro has announced the reopening of four bus stops in the Little Saigon neighborhood, after nearly three months of closure due to safety concerns.
2 hurt in shooting on King County Metro bus
The King County Sheriff's Office says two people were injured on a bus Monday. They were taken to the hospital, one with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Task force to enhance Metro bus safety approved
King County officials have approved a task force dedicated to addressing violence on public transportation, and improving safety for both drivers and riders on Metro buses.

King County Sheriff's Office could face $30M budget cut

King County is monitoring over $200M in federal funding set to be used this year
King County’s budget leaders are beginning to monitor county departments' federal funding allocations as uncertainty looms ...
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‘Anything goes’ no more: Union president welcomes return of King County Metro fare enforcement
In the wake of murdered King County Metro driver Shawn Yim, fare enforcement is coming back. As The Seattle Times reported, ...
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Slog AM: Fare Enforcement Coming Back to King County Buses, Greenpeace Faces Suit, Trump Picks Right Wing Blowhard for FBI Deputy Director
King County Metro (KCM) will start reminding people that the bus, in fact, is not free. According to KCM's estimates, about ...
Metro bus stops in Little Saigon set to reopen
The focus was reinstating service quickly,” Morrell said, “We all came together and decided we need to have a really cohesive ...
Two people shot on Metro bus in Tukwila; police searching for 3 suspects
TUKWILA, Wash. — Police are looking for at least two suspects after a reported shooting on a King County Metro bus in Tukwila ...
Metro to resume bus fare inspections: What to expect
Following a pause begun during the pandemic, King County Metro will again enforce fares on the region's buses. But inspectors ...
Shooting at Renton Transit Center leaves 1 injured, suspect in custody
A person was hospitalized after being shot at the Renton Transit Center Tuesday afternoon, according to Renton police.
Hours after transit safety measure passes, man is shot at Renton Metro Transit Center
Another male is now in custody and is believed to have shot the victim while on the sidewalk at the Renton Transit Center on Burnett Avenue South. Deputies told KING 5 they are looking into whether ...