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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County
The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.
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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation
A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.
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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program
In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.
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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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A long time overdue: Pride on the Eastside
The first Redmond Pride will take place on September 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Redmond’s Downtown Park.
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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington
Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.
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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system
In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…
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Swim Across America cancer research fundraiser set for September 10
This year, hundreds will swim in Lake Sammamish to help raise money for cancer research.
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Exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel paintings to be hosted in Bellevue
The exhibit will be at the Shops at Bravern through September and October.
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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28
The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with…
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City of Bellevue prepares commuters for back-to-school road congestion
Classes for the Bellevue School District will begin on September 1.
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Local distillery calls for plums for gin amid low harvest yield from local farms
Copperworks releases the second batch of their experimental plum gin as they plan for next year’s.
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Burglary suspect caught with ghost gun; teacher strike delays start of school | King County Local Dive
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Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside King County correctional facilities
Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.
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WA lawmakers celebrate passage of Inflation Reduction Act
The bill includes provisions to reduce prescription drug prices and climate change investments.
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Bellevue Chamber of Commerce to host Sept. 15 debate between prosecutorial candidates
The debate will feature candidates Jim Ferrell and Lessa Manion.
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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.
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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state
Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.