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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election
One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts
If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.
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After 10 years in the making Newport Hills Woodlawn Park opens
Once grass is established in the spring, a fenced off-leash dog area will open.
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Man stabbed and left with ‘serious injuries’ in Overlake area
Officers discovered the suspect had a no-bail Department of Corrections warrant out for his arrest.
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Bellevue adopts internationally recognized definition of antisemitism
Bellevue is the first city in the Pacific Northwest to adopt this definition, according to AJC.
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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief
The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.
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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group
The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.
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Advocates praise the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in climate
U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene called it an “unprecedented federal investment” in clean energy.
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Behavioral healthcare provider opens new location in Bellevue
Sound announced the opening of its new Bellevue location, at 13555 Bel-Red Road.
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Proposition 1 to increase investments in Bellevue’s parks and open spaces
“Remember to vote yes on Proposition 1. November 8,” said Joe Fain, CEO of the Bellevue Chamber.
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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution
The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.
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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice
King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.
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Bellevue police officers awarded Medal of Valor and Lifesaving Award
Officers rescued a man that jumped into Phantom Lake with 50-pounds of weights in his backpack.
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Issaquah’s Salmon Days returns for 53rd annual festival
The festival celebrates the return of spawning salmon to Issaquah Creek.
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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure
The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.
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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects
Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.
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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts
Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.