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Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation

The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.

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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $47 million in grants to WA organizations

The grants will assist with workforce development programs.

Volunteers at the Furniture Fix-it Fair. From left to right, Nataly Balacci, Xenia Dolovova, Hester Angus, Sarah Berkley, Sal Nauon, Dimitri Pierre-Louis. Photo courtesy of Xenia Dolovova.

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Fix-it Fairs refurbish furniture for local refugee families

Volunteers at the July event restored 39 pieces of furniture.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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Springer, Gibbons advance in August general election

Incumbent Springer has 72.30% of votes for Legislative District 45 State Representative, Position 2.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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Results in for 48th Legislative District 2022 primaries

Patty Kuderer garnered 71.92% of votes while Michelle Darnell garnered 27.83% of votes.

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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries

King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…

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Bellevue undercover detectives arrest man who agreed to meet a minor for sex

The man has been charged with counts that include Attempted Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor.

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Bellevue cheerleading coach accused of child molestation

Photographs taken during a cheer practice reportedly depicted the child molestation.

Courtesy of WA DOH.

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DOH launches new telehealth option to expand COVID-19 treatment access

Inunsured Washingtonians will now have access to free telehealth consultations and treatment.

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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring

A new podcast for King County residents

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo

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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas

Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…

Courtesy of Studio East.

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Studio East brings back StoryBook Theater in the Park for a second year

Free performances will take place in Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Duvall and Seattle.

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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth

All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.

WDFW staffer holds large European Green Crab trapped in the Salish Sea. Photo courtesy of Chase Gunnell.

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Washington cracks down on invasive European Green Crabs

State invests in emergency measures to stop the spread.

University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)

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UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment

Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”

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Fresh out of jail, suspect accused of fatally beating man in wheelchair

The 63-year-old victim died from his injuries after he was attacked at the Bellevue Transit Center on July…

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…

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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales

A new podcast for King County residents