INTERVIEW: John Urquhart Vows that he’ll ‘Do the Right Thing as the Sheriff’

by Jack Mayne New King County Sheriff John Urquhart was elected last November by what he terms “a landslide” but he isn’t worried about facing voters all over again this November for a full four-year... [Read more]

LETTER: Mike Heavey Endorses John Urquhart for King County Sheriff

I am writing in support of John Urquhart for King County Sheriff.  He has spent the last 36 years of his life serving the public as a police officer and has worked in all levels of the Sheriff’s... [Read more]

John Urquhart Says Current Appointed Sheriff ‘Not Working Out’

by Jack Mayne John Urquhart, 64, wants to trade in his sergeant’s stripes for the four stars of the elected sheriff of King County and to command the 1,000 people, including 600 sworn officers, of what... [Read more]

Longtime Sheriff’s Office Spokesman John Urquhart Now Running for Sheriff

Former King County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Urquhart, who retired in February after 24 years with the agency, announced Tuesday (April 24) that he is a candidate for Sheriff. Urquhart will oppose Sheriff... [Read more]

Suspect In Boulevard Park Child Rape Still At Large

BOULEVARD PARK – Police are on the lookout for a man in his early 20s who is suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl early Monday morning in this neighborhood northeast of Burien. The girl was allegedly... [Read more]