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This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

(Courtesy of Scott Whelan - Swim Across America)

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Swim Across America cancer research fundraiser set for September 10

This year, hundreds will swim in Lake Sammamish to help raise money for cancer research.

Previous exhibition of Sistene Chapel frescoes (Screenshot from sistenechapel.com)

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Exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel paintings to be hosted in Bellevue

The exhibit will be at the Shops at Bravern through September and October.

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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28

The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with…

Courtesy of the city of Bellevue.

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City of Bellevue prepares commuters for back-to-school road congestion

Classes for the Bellevue School District will begin on September 1.

(Left) Close up of plums from Lazy River Farm in Kent, (right) Copperworks Distilling Co.’s Plum Gin (Courtesy of Copperworks Distilling Co.)

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Local distillery calls for plums for gin amid low harvest yield from local farms

Copperworks releases the second batch of their experimental plum gin as they plan for next year’s.

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Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside King County correctional facilities

Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Kim Schrier celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the Swedish Issaquah Campus (Screenshot from Sen. Patty Murray’s official website)

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WA lawmakers celebrate passage of Inflation Reduction Act

The bill includes provisions to reduce prescription drug prices and climate change investments.

Courtesy of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.

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Bellevue Chamber of Commerce to host Sept. 15 debate between prosecutorial candidates

The debate will feature candidates Jim Ferrell and Lessa Manion.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

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A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

Bellevue City Hall. File photo

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City of Bellevue earns Governor’s Smart Communities Award for Mobility Implementation Plan

The award presentation will take place at a Bellevue City Council meeting this fall.

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

The atlas moth spotted on a garage in the City of Bellevue. Courtesy of WSDA.

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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue

The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…

Aftermath of the car crash that took place on August 15 at the intersection of 156th Avenue Northeast and Northup Way. Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department.

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Collision involving King County Metro bus kills 81-year-old man

This incident marks the first traffic fatality in the City of Bellevue in 2022.

(Black Press file photo).

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Infectious disease expert suggests monkeypox prevention techniques for college students

As of August 15, there have been 240 confirmed monkeypox virus cases in King County.