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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments
The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.
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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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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County
Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.
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Kirkland welcomes new community responders for mental health crisis situations
Program is intended to reduce reliance on police as a primary response to behavioral health crises.
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Late night road closures on Sept. 13 for Totem Lake Connector Bridge project
NE 124th St between 124th Ave NE and 120th PL NE will be closed from 10 pm to…
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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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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend
Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.
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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals
Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.
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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.
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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County
The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.
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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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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation
A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.
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Kirkland Police bust illegal steroid distribution ring with help of federal agency
Police also seized cash, vehicles, a firearm, and other valuables from the illegal operation.
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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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City of Kirkland wants community feedback on updated surface water master plan
The feedback hub will be open until Sept. 30.
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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.