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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter
The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.
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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts
Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.
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Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations
Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.
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Wendell Shirley appointed as Bellevue Police Chief
Shirley has served as interim police chief since August 2021
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Boys and Girls Clubs in Bellevue and King County receive $500,000 donation from Amazon
The donation is intended to help fund athletic programs and to increase youth access to sports.
Business
Commercial real estate firm, Lake Washington Partners, moves office from Issaquah to Bellevue
The company’s new office is more than twice the square footage of the previous one.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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City begins demolition process of Somerset home damaged by landslide
As the city prepares, the city says the demolition will begin on Feb. 19
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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children
Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
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Bellevue’s Mary’s Place wins PSE Foundation grant to help fund homeless shelter.
Several other King County non-profits were awarded grants for their efforts to help the homeless.
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
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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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City reaches agreement with homeowners to demolish structure damaged by landslide
That home, and others in the neighborhood, had been deemed unsafe for families to return.
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City of Bellevue takes legal action to demolish home made unsafe by landslide
The family who owns the home has not given permisson to destroy “unstable” the home
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Bellevue schools introduce course that will explore history of local Japanese internment
Third-grade unit will use historical sources to examine the perspective of Japanese families.
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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.
Business
Investigation: Menchie’s locations failed to pay workers, stole tips
Multiple King County locations involved, including Federal Way, Bellevue and two Renton shops.
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Woman arrested after allegedly pulling gun on gas station employee who asked her to wear a mask
The 33-year-old Spanaway woman has not been charged yet.
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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.