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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

(Left) Interim Community Responder Program Supervisor, Renee Cox, (Right) newly hired Community Responder Robert Rebecca. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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Kirkland introduces new specialist to help respond to mental health crisis

Robert Rebecca is a licensed mental health professional that will work with first responders.

Juanita Beach (File Photo)

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Juanita Beach reopens after elevated water bacteria levels forced closure

The beach was closed on July 27, 2022.

Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs

A new podcast for King County residents

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

Kirkland City Council members (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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Kirkland City Council passes tenant protections

The ordinance is intended to help meet the city’s affordable housing goals.

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation

The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.

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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring

A new podcast for King County residents

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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth

All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.

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City of Kirkland to host cooling center during heatwave

Community members are also invited cool off at Kirkland’s beaches or splash pads.

University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)

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UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment

Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”

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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales

A new podcast for King County residents

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

Park design renderings (Screenshot from City of Kirkland website)

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Kirkland unveils David E. Brink Park renovations

The renovations to David Brink Park were intended to improve access, safety, and habitat.

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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole

A new podcast for King County residents

Chainline Brewing’s outpost at Feriton Spur Park (Photo credit: Mike Nakamura Photography LLC)

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Expansion of Feriton Spur Park unveiled in Kirkland

The 2.8-acre park is more than double the size before renovations started in Spring 2021.

Photos of Justin O’Leary leaked to and shared by WaNaziWatch (Screenshot from WaNaziWatch website)

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Online watchdog group gives a closer look at far-right extremists in King County

Justin O’Leary, of Des Moines, was recently arrested in Idaho with other members of Patriot Front.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing

Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…

A pipe-clogging fatberg being removed (Screenshot from Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts website)

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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month

Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly