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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

Russell Wilson’s $28 million Lake Washington home (Screenshot from Redfin website)

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Russell Wilson’s $28 million Lake Washington home hits the market in Bellevue

The listing of the property comes after the former Seahawks quarterback was traded to Denver.

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

Sophomore Meg Corsi (#21) throws a pitch. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue defeats Mercer Island in fastpitch softball game

The final score of the game was 10-0.

Junior Liam O’Cain (#16) goes face to face with Bellevue senior, Alex Mendoza (#9). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Lake Washington varsity boys’ soccer team defeats Bellevue

The final score was 2-0.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

Washi Origami Crane earrings made by Fay Lim of Casion Jewelry

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Local art museums help Bothell jewelry artist sell origami crane earrings to fight hate

Fay Lim kicked off the “Cranes for Peace” fundraising campaign kicked off in May 2021.

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Walmart in Bellevue will close doors to the public by April 22

147 employees at the Bellevue location to be laid off this summer.

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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.

Alex Cho (#7) dribbles the ball past Ryan Saal (#13). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue High School boys’ varsity soccer wins first match of the season

The final score was 1-0.

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Laeth English placed copies of this poster on bulletin boards at Odle Middle School on March 30. Courtesy of Trees4Livability.

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7th-grader advocates for greater tree code protections in Bellevue

“The longer we wait, the worse the problem will get,” said Laeth English.

Interlake junior Luke Hilton (#6) goes for the ball against Bellevue senior Johnny Schultz (#4). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Interlake boys’ soccer defeats Bellevue

The final score of the game was 2-0.

Guardian One footage from January 2022 shows an Issaquah police officer attempting to remove suspect from stolen vehicle but gets run over in the process. Courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

Julie Luce, RN. Courtesy of Koelsch Communities.

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Upcoming senior living campus in Bellevue appoints Executive Director

Julie Luce,RN, has over 18 years of experience working in healthcare.