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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths
WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.
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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…
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Kirkland mayor writes open letter in response to lawsuit opposing homeless shelter
Mayor Sweet says the city has and will continue to be committed to transparency in the process.
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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals
Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.
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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region
The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.
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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase
The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.
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City of Kirkland invites residents to celebrate Earth Month
The goal of celebrating Earth Month is to inspire environmental awareness and stewardship.
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City seeks vendors for the return of Juanita Friday Market
The market will return on June 3 and last every Friday until Sept. 30.
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Local art museums help Bothell jewelry artist sell origami crane earrings to fight hate
Fay Lim kicked off the “Cranes for Peace” fundraising campaign kicked off in May 2021.
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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic
DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.
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Tourism campaign launches to attract visitors to Kirkland and Redmond
The Stay Eastside promotion is offering $50 vouchers per night stay in participating hotels.
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4th of July t-shirt design contest is now open
Designs must incorporate the city’s 2022 theme, “Celebrate Kirkland, Together Again.”
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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Parent-group sues city of Kirkland and King County over planned homeless shelter at La Quinta Inn
Keep Kids Safe is concerned about the lack of transparency of city and county leaders.
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New round of relief funding available for small Kirkland businesses
Applications for the Small Business Relief Program will close on April 14 at 5:00 p.m.
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Redmond police arrest alleged scammer who pretended to be a moving company
The man would pose as a mover then hold property hostage until victims payed additional fees.
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.
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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies
State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.
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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike
The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.