PAO’s 180 Program Celebrates First Year of Helping Young Offenders Make A Turnaround
In January, the PAO will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its official launch of a new juvenile pre-filing diversion program – the 180 Program.  

Something You Didn’t Know About I-502
While national and international attention has turned to Washington's new marijuana legalization law, there is one little-known section of the law that may extend the practical scope of this groundbreaking law even wider. 

PAO Crafts and Bake Sale Raises Money for Northwest Harvest
The PAO sponsored a crafts and bake sale in early December for the Employee Giving campaign to raise money for local food banks. 

17th Annual Share the Warmth Campaign
During the annual Share the Warmth Campaign, the PAO last week delivered a large quantity of gently used and clean clothing and monetary donations to the Union Gospel Men’s and Women’s (which also includes kids) shelters. 

CASE UPDATES: December 27, 2012
State v. Aenoy Phasay . . . State v. Jermaine Route . . . and State v. Vernon M. Walker 

2012 Service Awards for PAO Employees
This week the following PAO Employees will observe significant anniversaries in the office. We celebrate not just longevity, but significant contributions to the mission of the PAO and service to the people of King County. 

CASE UPDATES: November 30, 2012
State v. Justin McLeod . . . State v. Jay Matthew Anderson 

Veteran TV Reporter Retiring
Longtime KOMO-TV news reporter Bryan Johnson is retiring after working at KOMO News since 1959. 

Jury Convicts Gang Member in Skyway Shooting
A jury has convicted a Seattle gang member in a shooting last May that wounded a man outside a Skyway restaurant.  

Gun Rights Advocates and Washington Ceasefire Support Push To Reform Juvenile Gun Crime Laws
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced today a renewed effort aimed at increasing sentence ranges for juveniles who illegally possess firearms.