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Inauguration of ambulance services in India. Courtesy of Ishika Binu.

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Interlake student receives National Gold Scholarship Award for Safe Drive project

Through her Safe Drive project, Binu implemented ambulance services in a rural town in India.

Newport High School representing Team USA at the International Rocketry Challenge. Courtesy of Aerospace Industries Association.

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Newport High School places second in International Rocketry Challenge

Team Japan came in first place, marking the first time an all-girls team won the title.

Courtesy of Energy Smart Eastside.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.

Christine Hendrickson shared her post-incarceration journey as part of a panel of speakers July 14 at the Kirkland Chamber Foundation’s 2022 Kirkland Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Symposium. This year’s program focused on workforce re-entry for previously incarcerated people and the barriers they face. Photo by Andy Hobbs/Sound Publishing

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Previously incarcerated people struggle to find jobs in Washington

Trauma and the stigma of prison create barriers for those who are trying to reenter society and atone…

Courtesy of Energy Smart Eastside.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.

Courtesy of Citizen Mint Facebook.

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New platform, Citizen Mint, helps investors generate positive community impacts

Since its formation, Citizen Mint has found an office space in the City of Bellevue.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes

Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

Courtesy of Washington DCYF Facebook.

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July proclaimed as Juvenile Rehabilitation Staff Appreciation Month

DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation system serves over 700 youth throughout the state.

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Congressman Smith faces five challengers for 9th District seat

District spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma.

A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie

Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.

King County Local Dive podcast

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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole

A new podcast for King County residents

Photo via Pexels

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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon

The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.

2012 Bellevue Airfield Park Master Plan. Courtesy of the City of Bellevue.

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Community meeting to be held for Bellevue Airfield Park’s Master Plan update

The community meeting will be held via Zoom on July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Sheriff’s Office to implement changes on public safety deliverance

Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall will begin implementing new changes to the agency in September.

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Bellevue Police Department increases targeted operations to reduce crime in hotspots

According to Chief Wendell Shirley, Bellevue is seeing a rise in property crime of about 22%.

Photos of Justin O’Leary leaked to and shared by WaNaziWatch (Screenshot from WaNaziWatch website)

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Online watchdog group gives a closer look at far-right extremists in King County

Justin O’Leary, of Des Moines, was recently arrested in Idaho with other members of Patriot Front.

During a search of the defendant’s car, BPD detectives located one saw, six blades and gloves matching the ones he was seen wearing in video surveillance. Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department.
During a search of the defendant’s car, BPD detectives located one saw, six blades and gloves matching the ones he was seen wearing in video surveillance. Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department.

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Seattle man facing felony charges for catalytic converter thefts

The defendant’s arraignment is scheduled for July 21.

Screenshot from Bellevue Downtown Association website.

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The 32nd annual Bellevue Downtown Arts Market is set to feature over 100 artists

The event will take place on July 31-31 and will be located between 106th Ave NE & NE…

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Sexual assault advocates speak out about loss of bodily autonomy following Roe v. Wade decision

According to the CDC, 15% of rape assaults across the nation result in pregnancy.