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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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…
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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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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.