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Kirkland legend Bill Woods dies

He served as Kirkland’s mayor and also led efforts to build the Kirkland Performance Center.

One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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Voyeur takes a peek in casino bathroom; SWAT team vs. knife-wielding man | King County Local Dive

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Kirkland Police to begin using body-worn cameras in early December

The Kirkland City Council adopted an ordinance to allow the technology on July 5, 2022.

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King County cities form new Regional Crisis Response Agency

The Regional Crisis Response facility will have a total of 13 staff members.

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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

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State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation

The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.

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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

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Child shot in road rage; cold case arrest; new shopping cart rules | King County Local Dive

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Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…

WM’s new technology and infrastructure at an MRF. November 15, 2022. Courtesy of WM.

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WM announces plans to invest $56 million to advance recycling tech

The investment will allow WM to capture more recycled materials and increase access to recycling.

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Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

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Overlake increases employee pay and expands coverage admist rapid changing economy

“This initiative shows Overlake values our employees,” said J. Michael Marsh, President and CEO.

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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.