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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico
One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…
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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region
A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…
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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.
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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition
OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…
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Bellevue organizations attend Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair
The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Division and Youth and Family Services (YFS) Department held the free, third…
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School districts selected to receive a State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has selected several Eastside school districts to receive the Office of Superintendent of Public…
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Mercer Island School District faces $13.4M sex abuse claim
School leaders received numerous reports that former high school English teacher Curtis Johnston was “dating” a student but…
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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination
Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…
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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers
The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…
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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes
Business owners on the state of business in WA.
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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers
The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…
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Rivian and Lucid could see direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans
“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…
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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall
Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.
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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair focuses on health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment and more
Free event is set for March 7.
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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards
A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…
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Mercer Island and Bellevue police chiefs speak at Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club meeting
Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club’s Feb. 11 meeting featured a presentation by Mercer Island Police Department Chief Michelle Bennett…
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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic
The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.