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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.
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Bellevue man arrested in Kirkland for selling fentanyl pills to minor
When arrested the man told police: “I was just trying to pay my rent.”
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.
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Issaquah darknet drug trafficker pleads guilty to conspiracy and firearm charges
Admits making over 400 online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms.
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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs
There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…
Sports
Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident
The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.
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Bellevue Police help start program to paint catalytic converters to prevent theft
Officials believe etching and painting the car parts will make them difficult for thieves to sell.
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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter
The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.
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Local non-profit and developer partner to build over 235 affordable housing units
The buildings are backed by Microsoft’s Affordable Housing Initiative.
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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine
“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…
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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts
Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
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King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park
The pitch would address the lack of a first class cricket facility in the region.
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Wendell Shirley appointed as Bellevue Police Chief
Shirley has served as interim police chief since August 2021
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Boys and Girls Clubs in Bellevue and King County receive $500,000 donation from Amazon
The donation is intended to help fund athletic programs and to increase youth access to sports.
Business
Commercial real estate firm, Lake Washington Partners, moves office from Issaquah to Bellevue
The company’s new office is more than twice the square footage of the previous one.
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
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OrangeTheory Fitness’ community classes raise awareness during American Heart Month
The company’s goal is to raise $750k for the American Heart Association.