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First section of Eastside Link opens April 27
The expansion will allow riders to travel from Redmond to South Bellevue.
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A conversation with Mark Mullet, who is running for governor
The state Senator from the 5th Legislative District is known to go against the Democratic grain when it…
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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas
Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…
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One driver killed on SR 18 after tree falls
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a driver traveling eastbound on State Route 18 near Issaquah-Hobart Road suffered a fatal…
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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’
Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…
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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access
OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.
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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program
The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…
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Issaquah City Council approves city arts grant recommendations
Also: The council holds a public hearing for a potential off-leash dog park.
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Issaquah implements fee for public records requests
According to the city, a cost study estimated 5,160 staff hours were spent responding to public records requests…
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City councils address hate speech and ‘Zoom bombing’ at public meetings
Following the recent wave of hateful comments, cities in King County and beyond have taken a step back…
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Issaquah pilots emergency housing program at local motel
Data shows an increase in the unhoused population and lack of shelters.
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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety
KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.
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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants
Several programs in King County received grant funding.
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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified
Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.
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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…
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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase
Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.
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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights
While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…
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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots
The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…
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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer
“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.