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Articles by Katie Metzger
48th District town hall focuses on education, housing and gun control
48th District town hall focuses on education, housing...
By Katie Metzger • April 3, 2019 1:30 am

Constituents also worried about proposed sexual educational curriculum, election reforms.

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Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment
Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft...
By Katie Metzger • January 31, 2019 1:30 am

Microsoft recently dedicated $500 million toward creating and preserving affordable housing.

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Inside the lobby at the Google office in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Runner1928
Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to...
By Katie Metzger • December 18, 2018 1:30 am

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

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Legislators are working on several housing bills leading up to their 2019 session, including condo liability reform. Median sales prices of townhomes and low- to mid-rise condos were consistently and substantially lower than for single-family homes. Image courtesy of PSRC
Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding...
By Katie Metzger • December 6, 2018 8:30 am

Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) is sponsoring a condo liability reform bill.

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Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary
Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary
By Katie Metzger • August 7, 2018 8:55 pm

Incumbents, women lead in initial Aug. 7 election results.

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A connected corridor
A connected corridor
By Katie Metzger • June 29, 2018 2:00 pm

Local officials, transit representatives discuss construction, funding progress on I-405 projects.

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Bellevue proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Bellevue proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By Katie Metzger • April 19, 2018 8:30 am

Local resident shares how community resources helped her family heal from abuse.

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Kim Wyman, Washington’s secretary of state and chief elections officer, discusses the importance of election integrity with the Redmond Rotary on April 12. Katie Metzger/staff photo
Wyman prepared to protect elections
By Katie Metzger • April 16, 2018 12:30 pm

Washington’s secretary of state talks hacking, social media and more at Redmond Rotary.

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Rep. DelBene hosts housing roundtable
Rep. DelBene hosts housing roundtable
By Katie Metzger • April 8, 2018 8:30 am

Participants say inter-government coordination, expanded tax credit are needed.

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State Rep. Joan McBride to retire from Legislature
State Rep. Joan McBride to retire from Legislature
By Katie Metzger • March 29, 2018 12:20 pm

Longtime Eastside leader endorses mayor of Kirkland for her seat.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to educate about invisible illnesses
Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to educate about...
By Katie Metzger • February 26, 2018 7:00 am

An alumni of Bellevue’s Eating Recovery Center shares her personal story.

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Assessor urges eligible homeowners to seek relief from property tax increases
Assessor urges eligible homeowners to seek relief from...
By Katie Metzger • February 24, 2018 8:00 am

The average property tax increase will be 18.18 percent on Mercer Island.

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Bellevue School Board appoints Sima Sarrafan to vacant seat
Bellevue School Board appoints Sima Sarrafan to vacant...
By Katie Metzger • January 19, 2018 10:30 am

After interviewing four candidates for the vacant District 1 director position on Jan. 17, the Bellevue School Board voted to…

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Fourth time’s a charm: Bellevue legislator plans to pass equal pay law this year
Fourth time’s a charm: Bellevue legislator plans to...
By Katie Metzger • January 17, 2018 10:00 am

Washington women lose $18 billion to the pay gap each year.

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Mercer Island’s Harvest Market returns in November
Mercer Island’s Harvest Market returns in November
By Katie Metzger • October 27, 2017 11:35 am

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving shopping experience the whole family can enjoy, look no further than the Mercer Island…

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King County Sheriff candidates debate discipline, management
King County Sheriff candidates debate discipline, management
By Katie Metzger • September 25, 2017 8:00 am

“Accountability” was the buzzword of the day as King County Sheriff candidates John Urquhart and Mitzi Johanknecht exchanged ideas for…

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41st District legislators talk education, taxes, Trump
41st District legislators talk education, taxes, Trump
By Katie Metzger • June 10, 2017 9:30 am

State Sen. Lisa Wellman, Rep. Judy Clibborn and Rep. Tana Senn spoke at the June 1 Mercer Island Chamber of…

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Local author, Bellevue College employee to share inspirational story at Island Books
Local author, Bellevue College employee to share inspirational...
By Katie Metzger • March 10, 2017 11:45 am

Nine years ago, after being rendered quadriplegic from a bicycling accident, Mercer Island resident James Osborne couldn’t touch his fingertips…

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Gov. Inslee discusses education, science and Trump with media
Gov. Inslee discusses education, science and Trump with...
By Katie Metzger • January 27, 2017 10:00 am

On Inauguration Day for the nation’s new president, recently re-elected Washington Gov. Jay Inslee talked with Sound Publishing reporters and…

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Sound Transit’s South Bellevue parking mitigation plan could displace commuters
Sound Transit’s South Bellevue parking mitigation plan could...
By Katie Metzger • January 4, 2017 1:30 am

With the 519-stall South Bellevue Park and Ride shutting down as early as next month, the Mercer Island City Council…

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Democratic women sweep 41st district in early returns | Election 2016
Democratic women sweep 41st district in early returns...
By Katie Metzger • November 8, 2016 9:00 am

Mercer Islanders and Democrats Lisa Wellman, Tana Senn and Judy Clibborn are winning their respective races for the state Senator…

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