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eCityGov Alliance welcomes new Executive Director in 2019

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eCityGov Alliance welcomes new Executive Director in 2019

The eCityGov Alliance has announced Tyler Running Dear as it’s new executive director.

Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

Bellevue and Issaquah are among Eastside cities that use exemption as an incentive

Grueling shifts, rationed water, no contract

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Grueling shifts, rationed water, no contract

Police support union files complaints against City of Issaquah.

Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment

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Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment

Microsoft recently dedicated $500 million toward creating and preserving affordable housing.

Claire Kwo, 6, plays in the snow in Sammamish on Feb. 4. Photo courtesy of Stephen Kwo.

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Snow hits lowland areas of King County

More snow could fall Friday evening.

From left, Tara Martin, Lisa Snow, Jeff LaBelle and Jessica Rice completed the process of earning National Board Certification. The National Board Certified Teachers teach at Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish. Photo courtesy of Eastside Catholic School

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Eastside teachers earn National Board Certification

Eastside Catholic School teachers earn highest mark of achievement.

Food Drive held for Coast Guard members affected by government shutdown

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Food Drive held for Coast Guard members affected by government shutdown

Issaquah communtiy members showed their support for Coast Guard families unpaid due to the shutdown.

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

City completes largest capital project in its history

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City completes largest capital project in its history

After two years of closure, the SE 62nd Street extension project is opened for public use.

Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…

Fire fighters: ‘Sleep with your bedroom doors closed’

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Fire fighters: ‘Sleep with your bedroom doors closed’

Responders overcame complications during blaze last week.

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

Seattle man sentenced to one year in prison for smuggling firearms into Iraq

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Seattle man sentenced to one year in prison for smuggling firearms into Iraq

Co-conspirator Bellevue man to be sentenced in March.

ISD office professionals and paraeducators call off strike following tentative agreement

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ISD office professionals and paraeducators call off strike following tentative agreement

ISD strike committees ratified the district’s offer on Jan. 29.

The Mercer Island City Council honored Kari Anderson (center) for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award at a council meeting in 2018. Also pictured is Jennifer Wright, MISD executive director of Learning Services (right) and Mayor Debbie Bertlin. Photo courtesy of Janet Piehl/Girl Scout Leader Troop 43142

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Eastside Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards

Girl Scout girls make a difference in their communities

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

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Rising rat populations cost Eastsiders thousands in repairs

The widespread increase in rat populations has been wreaking havoc in previously untouched areas.

Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.