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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
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Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily
The Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by the King County under the Health Through Housing initiative.
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
Northwest
Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
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Bellevue native ‘disappointed’ over lack of tree protections after major tree removal
“Every time I see that, it’s like a funeral,” said Jane Gershovich.
Business
Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban
Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.
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Bellevue man accused of child molestation, communication with a minor for immoral purposes
Charging documents state the man met the 9-year-old girl on two occasions.
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Eastside cities partner to launch communitywide climate challenge on Earth Day
The challenge offers over 80 ideas to reduce carbon footprints, with 30 additional actions.
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
Northwest
How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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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.
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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…
Sports
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.