Tag: County government

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Garfield County to Pay $2.5M Settlement for Inmate Suicide

Garfield County has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the family of a 36-year-old man, Kyle Lara, who tragically committed suicide while in custody at the county courthouse. The settlement was reached before the...
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Seattle City Attorney Blamed for Safety Issues, Not Jail

In the ongoing debate between local governments regarding how to address misdemeanor crimes, King County Executive Dow Constantine is disputing claims that booking restrictions at the downtown jail are contributing to public safety issues...