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Primary voting begins Friday, and all 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

Voters in every county can return ballots via the U.S. Postal Service without paying for a stamp.

Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts primary election candidate forum

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Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts primary election candidate forum

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held their own primary election candidate forum on July 12

Numerous complaints against King County Sheriff’s deputies for issues like excessive force and improper search and seizure weren’t investigated due to internal misclassification, a new report says. Photo by Oran Viriyincy/Flickr

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Report finds complaints against King County sheriff’s deputies weren’t investigated

An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services biologist holds a little brown bat. Ann Froschauer/USFWS

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Rabid bat found near Woodinville

County health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to the bat to seek treatment.

Men in black hoodies seen stealing packages | Police blotter

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Men in black hoodies seen stealing packages | Police blotter

The Sammamish police blotter for July 9 through 14.

Issaquah Council approves traffic calming plan for Olde Town

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Issaquah Council approves traffic calming plan for Olde Town

Issaquah council approved a $310,000 funding request for the initiative at its July 2 meeting.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban now in effect

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

A water skier powers along Lake Sammamish on July 13. Andy Nystrom / staff photo

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Shredding on Lake Sammamish

A water skier powers along Lake Sammamish on July 13. Andy Nystrom / staff photo

An example of a fish culvert that prevents fish from migrating through it. Creative commons

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Fish culverts ruling will increase price tag for the state

The state will be on the line for $3.7 billion for fish culvert replacements.

Water district starts earthquake pump pilot program

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Water district starts earthquake pump pilot program

The Northeast Sammamish Sewer and Water District is planning to upgrade all its facilities.

SAATWA Board President Aseem Chipalkatti gives an opening speech to those who were in attendance Sunday afternoon. Hanson Lee/staff photo.

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South Asian organizations look to take political action and advocacy to the next level

SAATWA and SAPAC are planning to push for political involvement and the political values of Washington’s South Asian…

Lawyer moms, community protest immigration issues at Reichert’s office

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Lawyer moms, community protest immigration issues at Reichert’s office

Lawyer moms mobilize nationwide protest for immigration issues

Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

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Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

The barrier protects a pipeline that delivers water to various Eastside cities and Seattle.

Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

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Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

The carbon fee I-1631 has gathered enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.

Sammamish city council approves design concept for trail focused park

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Sammamish city council approves design concept for trail focused park

The city council authorized the submittal of the open space conceptual design to the YMCA.

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

The many hurdles from farm to table

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The many hurdles from farm to table

From environmental regulations to expensive land, local farmers have a lot on their plate

AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

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AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.

LWSD elects new superintendent

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LWSD elects new superintendent

District welcomes Dr. Jane Stavem after two and a half month search.