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Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal of landmark designation

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Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal of landmark designation

Hearing examiner reverses the house’s designation as a historic landmark.

Issaquah residents honored for their service at awards banquet

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Issaquah residents honored for their service at awards banquet

16 residents received awards for their work in the community during 2017.

Photos courtesy of Two Men and a Truck

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Local movers’ campaign benefits domestic violence survivors on Mother’s Day

The Eastside’s Two Men and a Truck franchise celebrates mothers with the Movers for Moms campaign.

King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

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King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.

New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

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New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.

Newcastle, Renton push back against logging near Cougar Mountain

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Newcastle, Renton push back against logging near Cougar Mountain

A proposal to log 28 acres near the DeLeo Wall has led to cities, community pushing to save…

As proposed by King County Public Health, safe drug consumption sites would feature medical personnel with naloxone to prevent overdose deaths and sterile needles for drug users to prevent the spread of disease. Photo by Todd Huffman/Wikipedia Commons

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Safe drug site challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.

Shaun Scott, staff photo                                Eastlake Wolves senior sprinter Nicole Adams competes in the 400 relay, 800 relay, 100 and 200. Adams said her favorite race is the 200-meter dash.

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Adams attacks the oval with passion

Eastlake senior is the definition of a leader on the track.

Fall City business creates craft kits for families

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Fall City business creates craft kits for families

Jeb Haber makes craft kits cut from lasers for customers to assemble on their own.

Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety

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King County and Seattle agree to restructure regional homelessness programs

The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.

Photo by Ben Kerckx/Pixabay

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King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’

With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the…

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

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Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

Residents identify neighborhood character, affordability as top housing issues in Sammamish

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Residents identify neighborhood character, affordability as top housing issues in Sammamish

Sammamish holds open house for housing policy feedback.

Eastside state legislators talk carbon fees, housing and cars at UW Bothell

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Eastside state legislators talk carbon fees, housing and cars at UW Bothell

Eastside lawmakers met on April 26 for a debrief with constituent businesses.

Transit-oriented development near the Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

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Sound Transit plans to facilitate affordable housing near light rail stations

The agency is setting aside land in hopes of making transit more equitable.

Sammamish Mod Pizza to host fundraiser for cancer research in Ben Cushing’s honor

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Sammamish Mod Pizza to host fundraiser for cancer research in Ben Cushing’s honor

The funds will go toward finding a cure for hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma.

Issaquah Cannabis Company netted the most Eastside revenue

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Issaquah Cannabis Company netted the most Eastside revenue

Issaquah Cannabis Company pulled down $8.9 million over one year.

Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

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King County employment numbers continue to rise

New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.

Ruler of the roost: McNugget’s memory lives on in Issaquah

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Ruler of the roost: McNugget’s memory lives on in Issaquah

Sculpture memorializes beloved longtime rooster killed in dog attack.

Sammamish celebrates Earth Day with communtiy event

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Sammamish celebrates Earth Day with communtiy event

The city of Sammamish celebrated Earth Day last Saturday, April 21, with a celebration event at Beaver Lake…