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The annual Zombie Wine Crawl returns this spooky season
Attendees will have the option to taste wine, beer and spirits at 16 locations.
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Amazon donates $3 million to Bellevue and Seattle Colleges for computer science degrees
Bellevue College will expand the computer science programs to serve 60% more students.
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Redmond Police Department becomes the first autism-certified agency in WA
1 in 44 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
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Money Magazine ranks Kirkland third best city to live in the nation
Job openings are expected to grow by 10% in the next few years, according to Money Magazine.
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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change
An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.
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KPD launches investigation following an armed robbery
KPD encourages neighbors to review their surveillance systems for possible suspect information.
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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief
The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.
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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group
The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.
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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution
The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.
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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts
Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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Studio East and StoryBook Theater launch anniversary seasons with fall performances
Performances of Willy Wonka and Hansel & Gretel will take place throughout October and November.
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Kirkland 405 Corporate Center reaches net zero carbon operations
The transition to 100% renewable energy was made possible through the Green Power program.
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Netflix’s Queer Eye designer unveils home interiors in Kirkland
Woodlands Reserve marks Bobby Berk’s first Tri Pointe Homes project in the Pacific Northwest.
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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering
From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.
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Ken James honored for 30 years of service at Northshore Utility District
James was originally hired in 1992 as a senior mechanic.
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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program
In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.
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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.
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Kirkland man appointed to senior position in Biden Administration
Joel Spangenberg is the new Deputy Director of the Selective Service System.
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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals
Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.