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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.

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Wendell Shirley appointed as Bellevue Police Chief

Shirley has served as interim police chief since August 2021

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Boys and Girls Clubs in Bellevue and King County receive $500,000 donation from Amazon

The donation is intended to help fund athletic programs and to increase youth access to sports.

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Team USA Climbing coach charged with raping second teen

Alexander Fritz, 28, engaged in multiple “inappropriate relationships” with 15-year-old girls, a deputy prosecutor wrote.

Water rowing machine workouts. Courtesy of OrangeTheory Fitness.

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OrangeTheory Fitness’ community classes raise awareness during American Heart Month

The company’s goal is to raise $750k for the American Heart Association.

Cadence Patton, 9, gets properly fitted for a bike helmet at Bayside Bikes in Everett on June 17, 2016. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement

Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued

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City begins demolition process of Somerset home damaged by landslide

As the city prepares, the city says the demolition will begin on Feb. 19

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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…

”Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue” mural by Japanese American artist Michelle Kumata. Courtesy of Andrew Violante.

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Japanese American artist to showcase mural on Day of Remembrance

Mural consists of 9 large scale portraits of Nikkei farmers who once lived in Bellevue.

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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children

Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce

King County officials say this decision is backed by science.

Common themes from Eastside communities regarding ways to improve transit service. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents

2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.

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Bellevue’s Mary’s Place wins PSE Foundation grant to help fund homeless shelter.

Several other King County non-profits were awarded grants for their efforts to help the homeless.

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. Photo courtesy of King County.

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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case

Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.

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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed

Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.

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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan

Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…