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Two kokanee salmon in freshwater. Courtesy of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

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Native kokanee salmon show promising signs of health after enacting recommendations from the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group

Last fall, biologists observed over 2,000 adult kokanees returning from the lake to spawn.

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Eastside Catholic School's Class of 2022. Courtesy of Eastside Catholic School.

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Issaquah seniors say farewell to Eastside Catholic School

A graduation ceremony will be held for the Class of 2022 at Benaroya Hall on June 5 at…

Liam Paup. Courtesy of Peace Corps.

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Sammamish resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas

Liam Paup will serve as a volunteer in Benin within the education sector.

Courtesy of Hazardous Waste Management Program.

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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A new podcast for King County residents

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

Sand Lance Spawning Habitat Protection. (5th Life Productions/contributed photo)

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2022 Nature’s Scorecard Report shows little progress on stormwater protections across Puget Sound

“We can’t simply focus on not getting worse,” said Mindy Roberts, Puget Sound Program Director.

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

The Grange Mercantile. Courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association.

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A brief look at the businesses of Issaquah’s Grange Mercantile building

The Grange Mercantile was built in the early 20th century and still hosts community activities.

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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII (Episode 4): Foster mom wants accountability in Auburn cop’s upcoming murder trial

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Sunset Elementary School. Courtesy of Google.

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Sunset Elementary School cancels classes over COVID-19 challenges

The school will be closed on May 16 and May 17.

Eastlake player throws a pitch. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Eastlake baseball team defeats Bothell High School

The final score of the May 10 game was 10-3.

The Issaquah High School baseball team celebrates their May 10 win against Skyline. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Issaquah baseball to play one game before heading to state

On May 10 Issaquah defeated Skyline by 4-3.

Courtesy of Cougar Mountain Zoo.

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Cougar Mountain Zoo launches nationwide interactive class

The class will take place on May 17 at 4:00 p.m. and will show eating habits of animals.

Zeyan Butt of Chase Bank in Kirkland. Courtesy of Chase.

Life

How a Kirkland banker helped a Ukrainian family leave a warzone

The Sukhoy family found themselves stuck in Warsaw due to debit card issues.

FILE PHOTO: King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left jobs instead of getting vaccinated

This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.