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U.S. House passes postal service reform bill after concerns of facility closures and declining service standards
The bill intends to improve services, expand transparency and to save the agency billions.
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After 22 years, Issaquah History Museum’s first employee embarks on a new journey
Erica Maniez started her new job at 4Culture on Feb. 1.
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Issaquah City Council passes two new ordinances to curb theft
In the last half of 2021, there were 1,000 abandoned shopping carts from 13 stores.
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State bill would help high school students pay for college courses
A new bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature is looking to eliminate course fees for high school…
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Snoqualmie Tribe acquires 12,000 acres of ancestral forestlands in Tolt River Watershed
The purchase is the largest acquisition of land in the tribe’s modern history.
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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and Eastside Fire & Rescue to receive grant-funded emergency aid vehicle
The vehicle will be designed for safe emergency response during viral pandemics.
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company
Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.
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State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions
They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…
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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
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Issaquah School District’s basketball coach turnover rate goes beyond Doug Crandall
Crandall resigned from his position as head basketball coach on Jan. 24.
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One of five juvenile detention center escapees apprehended
Five inmates escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie in a Ford Fusion on Jan. 26.
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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene urges Postmaster General to reconsider closing Eastside mail facility
Workers at the East DDC in Redmond are concerned about how the closure would impact mail service.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures
KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.
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Local veterans face challenges with health care
As Jim Curtis walks the ground of the Tahoma National Cemetery, visiting the gravesite of an old Marine…
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.