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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County
Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.
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Bellevue Housing Research Coalition survey highlights housing affordability issues
68% of respondents said Bellevue’s housing market is not meeting the community’s needs.
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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering
From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.
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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend
Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.
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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals
Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.
Business
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Early Learning Center playground
The renovation replaced playground equipment and enhanced the landscaping.
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Northwest Ukrainian International Festival returns to Bellevue
The festival will take place on September 10 at Bellevue’s Crossroads Park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.
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Anti-crime operations leads to over 50 arrests since January
According to BPD, suspects were arrested for crimes including shoplifting and robbery, among others.
Sports
Bellevue High School defeated in first football game of the season
Central Catholic High School of Portland defeated the Wolverines by 24-23.
Sports
Bellevue High School girls varsity soccer team wins first game
Bellevue won 3-1 against Stadium on September 6.
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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County
The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.
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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation
A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.
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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program
In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.
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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
Sports
Bellevue High defeated in first football game of the season
Central Catholic High School of Portland defeated the Wolverines by 24-23.
Northwest
JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public
Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.
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A long time overdue: Pride on the Eastside
The first Redmond Pride will take place on September 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Redmond’s Downtown Park.