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LWSD elects new superintendent

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LWSD elects new superintendent

District welcomes Dr. Jane Stavem after two and a half month search.

Frannie Ronan is set for gymnastics action at the Special Olympics

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Frannie Ronan is set for gymnastics action at the Special Olympics

Kirkland resident attends school at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School in Bellevue

Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

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King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.

A connected corridor

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A connected corridor

Local officials, transit representatives discuss construction, funding progress on I-405 projects.

Downtown Bellevue/File photo

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Housing is still a problem in America

A Harvard report shows the housing market is still hard on low and moderate income residents.

Theater announced for Totem Lake development

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Theater announced for Totem Lake development

The theater tenant for The Village at Totem Lake has been announced.

Suspect killed by Redmond police in Kirkland identified

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Suspect killed by Redmond police in Kirkland identified

Marcelo Castellano was fatally shot by Redmond police after failing to comply with arrest orders.

Safe consumption: The debate

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Safe consumption: The debate

In the first of a three-part series, we enter into the heated, emotional, and sometimes bitter debate around…

After Seattle’s controversial employee head tax was repealed, King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to bond against existing tax revenues to generate $100 million for affordable housing. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikipedia Commons

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County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond

The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.

State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020

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State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020

Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.

CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside

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CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside

A Sammamish couple hopes to break ground on a permanent indoor surf facility later this year.

Finn Hill Neighborhood Association to host party in park

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Finn Hill Neighborhood Association to host party in park

Recent acquisitions expanded Juanita Heights Park in Kirkland.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Douthit, MediaSpigot LLC

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Lakeview elementary hosts its annual egg drop

Local students attempt to protect an egg from a 60-foot drop on June 5.

Suspect killed during Redmond police shooting in Kirkland was armed convicted felon

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Suspect killed during Redmond police shooting in Kirkland was armed convicted felon

Police located a handgun in the suspect’s possession at the time of the shooting.

Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting at Kirkland Safeway

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Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting at Kirkland Safeway

Redmond police involved in shooting.

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

48th District candidates discuss homelessness, quality of life at Redmond forum

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48th District candidates discuss homelessness, quality of life at Redmond forum

Candidates for Washington State Legislative District 48 Position 2, were invited to the First Baptist Church of Redmond…

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.