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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

The trash situation at a Redmond apartment complex remained overflowing in the afternoon on Tuesday, Feb. 19, after a series of snowstorms hit the region in February. Corey Morris/staff photo

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Garbage service resumes on Eastside, after weeks without collection

Snow disrupted service on the Eastside.

Emmaline Sanders will have her piece, “Four Impressions of the Salish Sea,” performed by the Issaquah Philharmonic Orchestra on March 18 at Skyline High School.

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Local composer wins Young Composer Competition

Sanders’ piece has a theme of the Salish Sea and will be performed at by the Issaquah Philharmonic…

Two firefighters injured, 50 children evacuated during Issaquah blaze

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Two firefighters injured, 50 children evacuated during Issaquah blaze

Two buildings housed businesses.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

New Friends of Youth CEO, Paul Lwali, will replace Terry Pottmeyer. Courtesy photo.

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Friends of Youth hires new CEO

Pottmeyer steps down; Lwali becomes new Friends of Youth CEO.

The Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue remained open through the wintry weather. Photo courtesy of Overlake Medical Center.

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Overlake Medical essential staff housed in hotels

Over 250 rooms helped ensure needed employees made it to their shift.

Walsh appointed to Issaquah City Council position no. 4

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Walsh appointed to Issaquah City Council position no. 4

On Feb. 5, Lindsey Walsh was appointed to the vacant city council position left by Bill Ramos.

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

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President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare costs

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State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare costs

Median retirement savings falls short of what wellness costs.

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

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Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.

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Study shows King County’s treatment funding is making progress

A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.

Founder of Everyone for Veterans, Theresa Cheng helps Alice Richard deliver a mattress to a veteran family in Federal Way as part of the Wingman Project in Dec. 2018. Photo Courtesy of Everyone for Veterans.

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Actions speak louder than words; Everyone for Veterans is making an effort to help low-income veterans and their families

Non-profit organization connects community members with veterans through their wingman project

Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook

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Seedy side of Seadrunar: Drug rehab center accused of neglect, exploitation

Public records reveal that Seattle facility was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

Russell Wilson and Ciara spoke Friday at the Tukwila Library to Foster students and other attendees as their Why Not You Foundation joined forces with the King County Library System and JPMorgan Chase to launch the DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Russell Wilson and Ciara launch DREAM BIG campaign

Partnership with King County libraries dovetails with scholarship program for local students.

Council approves funding for Front Street improvement project

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Council approves funding for Front Street improvement project

Council has approved funding for the Front Street Streetscape between Sunset Way and NE Alder.

Bengal tigers enjoy a romp through the recent snow at Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Sasha Hendricks

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One of the ‘snowiest’ months on record for King County

Citizens fled to stores to stock up on needed supplies; City staff worked to keep roads clear.

Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

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Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation