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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.
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Heatwave expected to hit King County
Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.
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Former Bellevue teacher sentenced in federal court over child pornography
Department of Justice says the man had 1,764 images of child sexual abuse in his possession.
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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County
The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.
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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…
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Three new retailers join Issaquah Commons this year
Fortunato No. 4 opened their first brick and mortar location at Issaquah Commons this June.
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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge
A new podcast for King County residents
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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world
Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.
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Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue
Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…
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Auditor’s report finds racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s Office performance
BIPOC individuals are arrested and subjected to police use of force disproportionately, report finds
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Misconduct in the sheriff’s office; ACLU gets involved in book ban | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Snoqualmie Valley farmers are concerned about unusual June floods
Spokesperson says infrastructure, soil and crop sales are all in danger for the low-lying farms.
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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations
Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.
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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions
Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.
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Parkadilly kids’ concert and fair returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
The event will take place on July 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Annual Father’s Day car show returns after two-year interruption
The event will take place on June 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Front Street.
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BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series
Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.
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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program
Special podcast series.
Life
Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley
There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.
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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.