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Khaiersta English, founder of Trees4Visability. Courtesy of Khaiersta English.

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Local nonprofit to speak with Bellevue City Council about increasing tree protections

According to Trees4Livability, Bellevue’s tree protections are the weakest in the region.

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County Executive Dow Constantine (center) speaks outside of a plane that landed at King County Airport March 2, carrying 12,000 kokanee salmon eggs, with Kokanee Work Group Recovery Program Manager Perry Falcone (L) and Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Bill Sweet. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Local kokanee salmon reach new preservation milestone

King County scientists recently celebrated flying fish.

A Pacific Regent resident poses to recreate a scene from ‘The Godfather.’ Courtesy of Pacific Regent.

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Seniors at Pacific Regent recreate famous Hollywood movie scenes through photographs

The community will hold an Oscar night event on March 27 with hors d’oeuvres and a watch party.

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Previously convicted sex offender get arrested in Bellevue for soliciting a minor

According to Bellevue Police, the man is a four-time convicted sex offender.

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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.

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Bellevue man arrested in Kirkland for selling fentanyl pills to minor

When arrested the man told police: “I was just trying to pay my rent.”

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

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Issaquah darknet drug trafficker pleads guilty to conspiracy and firearm charges

Admits making over 400 online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms.

A bucket of Zoo Doo compost at Woodland Park Zoo in 2016. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs

There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…

The yellow catalytic converter to the far left of the table is an example of what the parts will look like once altered. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Bellevue Police help start program to paint catalytic converters to prevent theft

Officials believe etching and painting the car parts will make them difficult for thieves to sell.

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

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La Quinta Inn & Suites purchased in Kirkland (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter

The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.

The site where the affordable housing units will be located. Courtesy of SRM and DASH

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Local non-profit and developer partner to build over 235 affordable housing units

The buildings are backed by Microsoft’s Affordable Housing Initiative.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley addresses press (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts

Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.

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Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations

Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

Early rendering image of the Marymoor Cricket Community Park. Courtesy of Major Cricket League.

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King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park

The pitch would address the lack of a first class cricket facility in the region.