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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

Courtesy of WA Cares Fund.

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WA Cares Fund projected to be fully funded through year 2098

“Seven in 10 families will need long-term care one day,” said Benjamin Veghte, Ph.D.

Dr. Jennifer Xiao. Courtesy of Inland Imaging.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month goes beyond cisgender women

Transgender women who receive hormone therapy for at least 5 years are at risk for breast cancer.

Bellevue High School’s captain Gabi Bede (#7) dribbles the soccer ball past Mercer Island opponent Mia Shanafelt (#13). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue girls soccer ranks #1 in state heading into KingCo 3A tournament

Bellevue High School has a total of 14 wins and 0 losses this season.

Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Assistant Chief Patrick Arpin retires after almost 35 years

“Emotionally it’s hard to detach, but I knew it was time to do so,” said Arpin.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

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DOH data shows childhood vaccination rates remain stagnant

Stagnant rates mean that if an outbreak occurs, there’s a greater risk of increased spread.

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

Courtesy of ECUCC.

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Eastgate Congregational Church sells with plans to donate to charities

An initial amount of $640,000 will be donated to a list of charitable organizations.

Courtesy of KCHA.

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King County Housing Authority leases 90% of Emergency Housing Vouchers

Over 19,000 families are on a waiting list for public housing, according to KCHA.

(Black Press Media File)

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Mentors wanted for the Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Mentors will be contracted from January-June of 2023 and will work with cannabis entrepreneurs.

(U.S. Forest Service)

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Rain in the forecast for Western Washington

Wildfires grow in the North Cascades as a new weather pattern moves in.

Courtesy of Bellevue College.

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Amazon donates $3 million to Bellevue and Seattle Colleges for computer science degrees

Bellevue College will expand the computer science programs to serve 60% more students.

Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department

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Collision turns into vehicle fires on I-90

Bellevue Fire Department reports two injuries.

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Redmond’s new police chief Darrell Lowe stands outside the Redmond Police Department on Nov. 13. Lowe comes from Santa Monica PD, where he spent 27 years serving. Staff photo/Ashley Hiruko

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Redmond Police Department becomes the first autism-certified agency in WA

1 in 44 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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.