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Election 2023 results: King County Council, Port of Seattle commissioners

The following results were posted Nov. 7 on the King County Elections website.

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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 26-year-old Tyair M. Stump lying on the ground outside of the Newcastle Library, located in the 12900 block of Newcastle Way Southeast, with a gunshot wound to his chest (Courtesy of Google Maps)

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Woman, 23, charged in fatal Newcastle shooting

A King County Superior Court judge found probable cause for murder in the first degree.

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault charge

Allegedly punched a seat-belted and handcuffed subject inside a patrol vehicle

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

The city council gathers at Issaquah City Hall south for their meetings. (Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel)

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Issaquah council update: New ADA plan; design contract for Black Nugget Road retaining wall

The city council approved the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, which…

Issaquah started the Metro Flex pilot program on Oct. 16. (Courtesy of King County)

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Metro Flex expands services to Issaquah

In 2022, data showed 58% of all Issaquah housing units were within a quarter mile of transit services.

Issaquah City Council Candidates gather on Oct. 19 for the candidate forum at Blakely Hall. Candidates from left to right: Zach Hall, Landon Halverson, Lindsey Walsh, Victoria Hunt and Sam Sheehan. (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Election 2023: Issaquah City Council candidates participate in forum

Crime, safety, budget and the city’s future were among the topics.

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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally…

Polaris at Totem Lake is slated to be built at 12335 120th Ave. NE in Kirkland. (Courtesy City of Kirkland)

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Possible antidote to the Eastside’s housing crisis?

Kirkland project utilizes investment fund that could lead to more affordable housing.

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Issaquah City Council candidate Q&A | Election 2023

The Issaquah Reporter sent four questions to all candidates running. Each question will follow with each candidate’s answer.…

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

DEA special agent David Reames points to two Oxycodone pills - one is real and the other is fake. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Fentanyl deaths continue to rise in U.S., King County

DEA hosts event focusing on dangers and awareness of the drug.

The city council gathers at Issaquah City Hall for their meetings. (Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel)

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Issaquah council OKs transportation agreement, Newport Way NW improvements

Also: Council approves grant that will support inmates who are released from Issaquah City Jail.

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Small businesses in unincorporated King County eligible for break-in repair grants

Businesses must have 10 employees or less to be eligible for up to $5,000 for repairs

Issaquah police and city hall. (Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel)

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Deaths at Issaquah Jail are under investigation

The Independent Force Investigation Team of King County — a team of investigators from 13 King County law…

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn (File photo)

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King County Councilmember calls for audit of juvenile diversion programs

Reagan Dunn says the program lacks transparency and accountability measures.

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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data

DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions

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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state

Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.