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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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City begins demolition process of Somerset home damaged by landslide
As the city prepares, the city says the demolition will begin on Feb. 19
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Japanese American artist to showcase mural on Day of Remembrance
Mural consists of 9 large scale portraits of Nikkei farmers who once lived in Bellevue.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents
2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.
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Bellevue’s Mary’s Place wins PSE Foundation grant to help fund homeless shelter.
Several other King County non-profits were awarded grants for their efforts to help the homeless.
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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case
Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.
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U.S. House passes postal service reform bill after concerns of facility closures and declining service standards
The bill intends to improve services, expand transparency and to save the agency billions.
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City reaches agreement with homeowners to demolish structure damaged by landslide
That home, and others in the neighborhood, had been deemed unsafe for families to return.
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Bellevue School District Feb. 8 special election results
BSD proposed two renewal levies on the Feb. 8 ballot.
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City of Bellevue takes legal action to demolish home made unsafe by landslide
The family who owns the home has not given permisson to destroy “unstable” the home
Business
Transit engineering firm HNTB signs new lease to support business expansion
HNTB has grown by 60 employees in the past two years.
Sports
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
Business
Bellevue’s Spring District achieves LEED award for neighborhood development
LEED looks at performance standards that create more sustainable and well-connected neighborhoods.
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Bellevue schools introduce course that will explore history of local Japanese internment
Third-grade unit will use historical sources to examine the perspective of Japanese families.