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Shasta, by Joey Veltkamp, 2020. Photo courtesy of Jacqui Galle.

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Bellevue Arts Museum’s SPIRIT! evokes queer sentimentality, empathy, and hope

The exhibit, which is heavily influenced by Puget Sound, runs until Oct. 23.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

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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.

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Rainbow rollers. Courtesy of Linda Hoffner.

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Bellevue’s Spring District paints crosswalk for Pride Month

On June 1, community members came together to paint a rainbow crosswalk.

Courtesy of Hazardous Waste Management Program.

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

Ken Jackson. Courtesy of 1st Security Bank.

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Ken Jackson becomes 1st Security Bank VP, Branch Manager

Jackson holds over 20 years of experience in financial services.

Patrick Kim. Courtesy of the Department of Licensing.

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Bellevue man defrauds clients from Korean community, joins insurance fraud most wanted

Patrick Kim failed to appear at the King County Superior Court for numerous felony charges.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the first Pride flag crosswalk at Bellevue College on May 17. Courtesy of Bellevue College.

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Bellevue College hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for first rainbow crosswalk

Two more rainbow crosswalks are in the works, with the second one being the Progress Pride flag.

The Newport Team launches their rocket. Courtesy of AIA.

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Newport High School team crowned National Champions at American Rocketry Challenge

The team will represent the United States at the International Rocketry Challenge this July.

Chad Sovde (#10) holds an award while cheering alongside Akil Appollis (#20) after winning the playoff game on May 12. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Newport boys’ soccer wins playoffs and heads to state

Newport defeated Skyline in the KingCo District 1/2 4A playoff game by 3-2.

Zeyan Butt of Chase Bank in Kirkland. Courtesy of Chase.

Life

How a Kirkland banker helped a Ukrainian family leave a warzone

The Sukhoy family found themselves stuck in Warsaw due to debit card issues.

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No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding to missing and murdered Indigenous people

Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.

Courtesy of WA DOH.

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Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Washington state

As of April 28, 70 TB cases have been reported, and 17 new cases have connections with each…

Puget Sound Restoration Fund photo

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New Eyes on Kelp initiative boosts underwater monitoring of kelp beds

Puget Sound’s kelp forest are in decline due to pollution and threats from climate change.

Richard Leary. Courtesy of HNTB.

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Richard Leary becomes senior program manager of aviation at HNTB

Leary will support project and construction management on aviation programs across the Northwest.

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Love A Tree Day to mark the beginning of ORCA’s new card system

In most transit areas, fares won’t be collected from 3:00 a.m. on May 14 until 2:29 a.m. on…

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King County expands rural suicide prevention training and peer behavioral health services

Request for application deadlines are on May 3 at 2:30 p.m.

Courtesy Photo, Treehouse

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Washington legislature awards $10.6M in stipends for youth exiting Extended Foster Care program

The number of young adults in King County who will receive stipends is 191.

Pottery made by Cory Wink Design. Courtesy of Eastside Pottery.

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Eastside Pottery spring sale to support local artists and organizations

Half of all proceeds will be donated to United Way King County and UNICEF Ukraine.