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PCC Community Markets to open relocated Kirkland store
The co-op’s new location will open on March 2, 2022.
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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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Concrete drivers’ strike to delay handful of Kirkland projects, including Totem Lake Connector
Project managers are unsure how long it could be until concrete is available.
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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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Community organizations collaborate to plan salmon sustainability mural in Kirkland
The mural will painted at SPUD Fish & Chips and was designed by a 16-year-old artist.
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Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and Eastside Fire & Rescue to receive grant-funded emergency aid vehicle
The vehicle will be designed for safe emergency response during viral pandemics.
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Woman arrested after allegedly pulling gun on gas station employee who asked her to wear a mask
The 33-year-old Spanaway woman has not been charged yet.
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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County
King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.
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One of five juvenile detention center escapees apprehended
Five inmates escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie in a Ford Fusion on Jan. 26.
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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene urges Postmaster General to reconsider closing Eastside mail facility
Workers at the East DDC in Redmond are concerned about how the closure would impact mail service.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures
KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.
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Kirklands’s Village at Totem Lake receives Governor’s Smart Communities Award
The award is granted to exemplary projects that demonstrate positive community collaboration.
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Kirkland leaders write letter to the county expressing support for “imminent” homeless shelter
Kirkland City Council wants the community to be engaged and have input regarding the shelter.
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King County Executive announces million in in affordable housing funding for construction and preservation
Several Eastside organizations and projects are slated to receive funding.
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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City of Kirkland wants community feedback on police use of force data dashboard
The use of force dashboard offers a variety of police use of force data to the public.
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements
SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.
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Unions: 2021 hosted a record number of workplace safety complaints vs. hospitals
Healthcare workers’ unions are supporting legislation that would implement safer staffing standards.
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.