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New Friends of Youth CEO, Paul Lwali, will replace Terry Pottmeyer. Courtesy photo.

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Friends of Youth hires new CEO

Pottmeyer steps down; Lwali becomes new Friends of Youth CEO.

The Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue remained open through the wintry weather. Photo courtesy of Overlake Medical Center.

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Overlake Medical essential staff housed in hotels

Over 250 rooms helped ensure needed employees made it to their shift.

Walsh appointed to Issaquah City Council position no. 4

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Walsh appointed to Issaquah City Council position no. 4

On Feb. 5, Lindsey Walsh was appointed to the vacant city council position left by Bill Ramos.

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

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President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare costs

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State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare costs

Median retirement savings falls short of what wellness costs.

Founder of Everyone for Veterans, Theresa Cheng helps Alice Richard deliver a mattress to a veteran family in Federal Way as part of the Wingman Project in Dec. 2018. Photo Courtesy of Everyone for Veterans.

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Actions speak louder than words; Everyone for Veterans is making an effort to help low-income veterans and their families

Non-profit organization connects community members with veterans through their wingman project

King County Library System (KCLS) is named the leading U.S. library with 4.8 million digital checkouts in 2018 for the fifth year in a row by Rakuten OverDrive. Photo courtesy of KCLS Facebook.

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King County Library System exceeds 1 million digital checkouts in 2018

KCLS leads the record for the fifth year in a row

Invest in our rural communities through recreation

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Invest in our rural communities through recreation

A guest opinion by the state commissioner for public lands.

Dr. Partridge bringing families together

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Dr. Partridge bringing families together

Has run Virginia Mason’s Down Syndrome Program for nearly six years.

Council approves funding for Front Street improvement project

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Council approves funding for Front Street improvement project

Council has approved funding for the Front Street Streetscape between Sunset Way and NE Alder.

Despite interest rate approach, real estate ticking onward

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Despite interest rate approach, real estate ticking onward

A real estate snap shot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

Wine and art on tap in Issaquah

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Wine and art on tap in Issaquah

Downtown tasting and entertainment walks resume.

Bengal tigers enjoy a romp through the recent snow at Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Sasha Hendricks

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One of the ‘snowiest’ months on record for King County

Citizens fled to stores to stock up on needed supplies; City staff worked to keep roads clear.

OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

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OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

Bellevue-based CEO wanted a simpler solution to his own problems

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.