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One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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Voyeur takes a peek in casino bathroom; SWAT team vs. knife-wielding man | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

The word of the day is “slush” from the Federal Way Mirror office in Federal Way, overlooking South 336th Street on Nov. 29, 2022. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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Slushy snow signals start of winter weather

Plus, a wind advisory is in effect the night of Nov. 29

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

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Behind the mysterious starvation deaths of a Renton family | King County Local Dive

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34-year-old motorcycle officer, Jordan Jackson (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Bellevue Police officer dies in motorcycle collision

34-year-old motorcycle officer, Jordan Jackson was killed during on Nov. 22.

Scene from a past Trans Pride parade in Seattle. File photo courtesy of Gender Justice League

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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Jeannette Walls. Courtesy of Teton Youth & Family Services.

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Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

Eastside Fire & Rescue’s new Fire Chief, Ben Lane (Courtesy of EF&R)

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Longtime leader Ben Lane takes command at Eastside Fire & Rescue

It is first time that a firefighter has made their way through the ranks to EF&R Fire Chief.

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Loneliest time of the year: ways to support youth in foster care

Treehouse’s Holiday Magic program and store supported over 4,100 foster care youth in WA in 2021.

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70-year-old Sunday school teacher arrested for sexual depictions of minors

Douglas Meerdink is being held in the King County jail on $100,000 bail.

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

Bellevue Botanical Garden. Courtesy of the city of Bellevue.

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Bellevue parks levy is passing | Election 2022

Proposition 1 to increase investments in Bellevue’s parks and open spaces.

Julie Anderson, left, and Steve Hobbs, right.

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Steve Hobbs holds early lead in secretary of state race

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Incumbents ahead in 41st Legislative District | Election 2022

Incumbents Tana Senn and My-Linh T. Thai lead the way in a pair of Legislative District 41 general…