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Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.

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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…

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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes

County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

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Snoqualmie police arrest Newcastle man over explicit texts with teen

The mother and father of the Mount Si High School student called the police when they discovered messages…

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report

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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

Christopher Remsing. (Photo courtesy of the Redmond Police Department)

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Redmond police search for victims of accused sexual assault suspect

Christopher Remsing had a history of offering babysitting services to gain unsupervised access to young children, and preliminary…

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

(Photo courtesy of Avani Bansal)

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Local teen’s nonprofit sends traditional clothing to India

Dream Dresses has now collected over 10,000 pieces and has shipped 7,500 of them to seven states in…

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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

(Photo Courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department)

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Bellevue police officer kills knife-wielding suspect

Bellevue Police Department put the officer on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Armed Renton carjacking suspect arrested in Bellevue

A 20-year-old Bellevue man faces a felony charge for a Dec. 3 armed carjacking in Renton.

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

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State champions!

Bellevue High School football players hoist the 3A state championship trophy after defeating Yelm, 14-0, on Dec. 1…

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Bellevue football upsets O’Dea in state semifinals

Bellevue High School, seeded sixth in the state, upset second-seeded O’Dea, 21-17, in the 3A state football semifinals…

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.