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The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries

For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

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

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What the history of homelessness in our region can teach us about our current crisis

A talk with the author of “Skid Road: On the Frontier of Health and Homelessness in an American…

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State’s richest zip codes are all in East King County, according to home value study

Medina zip code ranks among top 10 most affluent in the nation.

left: Lynne Robinson, right: Gina Johnson (screenshot from King County website)

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Lynne Robinson defends city council seat against Gina Johnson

Election results will be certified on Nov. 23.

left: Conrad Lee, right: Dexter Borbe (screenshot from King County website)

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Incumbent Conrad Lee leading city council race against Dexter Borbe

Election results will be certified on Nov. 23.

left: Ruth Lipscomb, right: Jared Nieuwenhuis (screenshot from King County website)

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Jared Nieuwenhuis leading challenger Ruth Lipscomb in race for city council seat

Election results will be certified on Nov. 23.

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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office…

Example of what it can look like when you replace a grass lawn with native plants. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native plants

Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.

Sen. Steve Hobbs. File photo

Northwest

Sen. Steve Hobbs named secretary of state

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.

Michael Brian Protzman holds a trophy on Nov. 1. Photo via Protzman's Negative48 Telegram channel

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King County business owner leads QAnon gathering in Dallas to see return of JFK Jr.

JFK Jr. did not attend.

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Downtown Bellevue ice rink returns for holiday season

The ice rink will be open from Nov. 19 to Jan. 9, 2022.

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Man dubbed “the sweatpants robber” arrested by Bellevue police

Antonio Aaron is supected of nine different robberies across East King County.

Abusive power and control diagram (Screenshot taken from Zoom meeting with advocates against domestic violence)

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For domestic violence survivors, petitioning for a protective order can be an uphill battle

New state law intends to remove barriers to protection, but advocates say it may not do enough.

Reagan Dunn faced Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.

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Reagan Dunn wins fifth term on King County Council

Dunn has defeated challenger Kim-Khanh Van, a Renton city council member and fellow attorney.

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Two Eastside high schools recognized for their collective academic success

Redmond HS and Newport HS both honored, Newport had three different sports teams win.

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Northwest

Global health experts weigh-in on putting the pandemic behind us

Pharmaceutical companies will have to waive patent rights to address vaccine disparities, they say.

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Correction to May 2021 story titled ‘Equity skimming: Tale of a local home sale and a lawsuit’

In the May 14, 2021, article titled “Equity skimming: Tale of a local home sale and a lawsuit,”…

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Racial disparities in bike helmet law forces decision by King County health board

On Oct. 21, the King County Board of Health discussed striking down a county law that requires bicycle…

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King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee

Recruitment is open until November 8.

Mixologist and general manager of Civility & Unrest, Joe Dietrich (photo by Cameron Sheppard)

Business

If you want a regular cocktail, go somewhere else

Master mixologist Joe Dietrich is elevating cocktail culture at Bellevue’s Civility & Unrest.