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Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects

Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.

Instructors walk around to support and assist women. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting

Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.

The executive board members at the e-waste drive. (Photo Courtesy of Redmond Coding Association)

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Redmond students create free coding courses for kids

Redmond Coding Association also focuses on e-waste collection and will host a ‘hackathon’ this summer.

The Kirkland Cares Low-Income Support Program is supported by FORWARD. Courtesy image

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Kirkland program helps low-income residents with living costs

Nearly $600,000 in funding has been designated for the program, with applications accepted until Sept. 30.

Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis at the podium stand. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Affordable senior housing complex breaks ground in Totem Lake

“People can’t age in place as they get costed out of their family home where they’ve lived for…

Train heading north from the Downtown Bellevue Station will cross over I-405 to the Wilburton Station. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders

What to know before you ride.

The map shows how participants should enter the facility to submit firearms. Kirkland police ask participants to not get out of their vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Kirkland Police Department)

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Kirkland Police Department hosts Guns for Gift Cards Exchange

“Any firearm traded in is one less gun that may be involved in a tragic accident, suicide or…

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Eastside Earth Day events

As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through…

Issaquah High School. (Photo courtesy by James Michael Thomas)

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Schools navigate the new world of explicit AI-generated images

Deepfake photos at Issaquah High School prompt review of policies and procedures.

(Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)

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Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident

A Kirkland police officer accused of exhibiting odd behavior toward bikini barista employees while using a city-owned vehicle…

The all-women’s class is not strictly for aspiring professional drivers. Women who have signed up so far include car enthusiasts, stunt women, bus drivers and a mom looking to be more comfortable driving in ice and snow.(Photos courtesy of Dirtfish)

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DirtFish accelerates its women in motorsport initiative

Snoqualmie rally car school program continues to grow. Women who have signed up so far include car enthusiasts,…

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Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director

“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

The first section of the Eastside Link to open April 27. (Sound Transit)

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First section of Eastside Link opens April 27

The expansion will allow riders to travel from Redmond to South Bellevue.

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

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Lake Washington School District will add more electric buses

Federal funding allows district to replace some diesel school buses.

(Photo courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)

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Kirkland theft investigation leads to discovery of sex trafficking victim

Teen was found at Motel 6.

Christopher Remsing. (Photo courtesy of the Redmond Police Department)

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Redmond police search for victims of accused sexual assault suspect

Christopher Remsing had a history of offering babysitting services to gain unsupervised access to young children, and preliminary…

(Photo courtesy of Avani Bansal)

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Local teen’s nonprofit sends traditional clothing to India

Dream Dresses has now collected over 10,000 pieces and has shipped 7,500 of them to seven states in…

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.