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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike
The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.
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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”
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Bellevue-based real estate developer breaks ground on new Kirkland office building
The over 57,000 square-foot space is expected to be ready for use by the end of 2024.
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King County Council approves program intended to help fight displacement, promote equity among historically disadvantaged groups
Grants program and other resources will aim to prevent commercial and cultural displacement.
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Sound Transit secures $15.9 million in new federal funding for construction of Stride bus rapid transit on I-405
Sound Transit spokespeople believe the bus lines will help reduce “chronic congestion” of traffic.
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Amazon to invest over $40 million in affordable housing near Sound Transit sites
The company outlined two specific housing projects near light rail stations in Bellevue and SeaTac.
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Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review hunting and gathering civil rights case
Tribe leaders believe the court decision violates treaty law and creates a dangerous precedent.
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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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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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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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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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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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Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations
Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.
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Demolition begins on future sight of Kirkland’s new Firehouse 27
Kirkland’s project engineers expect to complete the fire station in summer 2023.
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National real estate developer announces affordable housing project at Kirkland’s Totem Lake
Grata at Totem Lake is expected to be completed in early 2024.
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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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Eastside Fire & Rescue to leave behind Naloxone kits for those at-risk of opioid overdose
Eastside Fire & Rescue’s service area has had a total of 67 fatal overdoses since January 2020.
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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children
Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.
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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.