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Kirkland Police search for Missing Indigenous Woman

Taci A. D. Marson was last seen leaving for a walk on August 2.

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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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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $47 million in grants to WA organizations

The grants will assist with workforce development programs.

Volunteers at the Furniture Fix-it Fair. From left to right, Nataly Balacci, Xenia Dolovova, Hester Angus, Sarah Berkley, Sal Nauon, Dimitri Pierre-Louis. Photo courtesy of Xenia Dolovova.

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Fix-it Fairs refurbish furniture for local refugee families

Volunteers at the July event restored 39 pieces of furniture.

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Springer, Gibbons advance in August general election

Incumbent Springer has 72.30% of votes for Legislative District 45 State Representative, Position 2.

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Results in for 48th Legislative District 2022 primaries

Patty Kuderer garnered 71.92% of votes while Michelle Darnell garnered 27.83% of votes.

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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries

King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…

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DOH launches new telehealth option to expand COVID-19 treatment access

Inunsured Washingtonians will now have access to free telehealth consultations and treatment.

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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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Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo

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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas

Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…

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KPD’s second Guns for Gift Cards exchange takes 60 unwanted firearms

The department plans to hold another exchange sometime in September.

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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.

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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.”

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…

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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

Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.

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King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction

If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry…

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.