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A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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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.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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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.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts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.

Newport Hills Woodlawn Park. Courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

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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 dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

The crime scene after the stabbing near 148th Ave NE and NE 24th St. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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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.

Courtesy of the city of Bellevue.

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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.

Courtesy of Homeless Workers Stipend.

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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.

The property at 13555 Bel-Red Road. (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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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.

Bellevue Botanical Garden. Courtesy of the city of Bellevue.

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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.

The projected emissions cap over from 2022-2050. Courtesy of the Department of Ecology.

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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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Tale of the freeway rock thrower | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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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.

Courtesy of Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.

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Issaquah’s Salmon Days returns for 53rd annual festival

The festival celebrates the return of spawning salmon to Issaquah Creek.

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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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.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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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.