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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system
In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…
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Swim Across America cancer research fundraiser set for September 10
This year, hundreds will swim in Lake Sammamish to help raise money for cancer research.
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Kirkland Police searching for second suspect involved in auto shop car theft
The suspects stole a car from Doug’s Auto Tune & Repair in the Totem Lake neighborhood.
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Exhibition of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel paintings to be hosted in Bellevue
The exhibit will be at the Shops at Bravern through September and October.
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City of Kirkland wants feedback on proposal of $20 car tab to fund ‘priority’ projects
The city says proposed sidewalk, crosswalk and bikelane projects would enhance the city’s walkability
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Local distillery calls for plums for gin amid low harvest yield from local farms
Copperworks releases the second batch of their experimental plum gin as they plan for next year’s.
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Dogs invited to a day at Peter Kirk Pool
See Spot Splash will take place on September 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Burglary suspect caught with ghost gun; teacher strike delays start of school | King County Local Dive
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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook
After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.
Business
Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies
Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.
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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.
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Cop’s colorful TikTok video; road rage arrest; foreign investors in the housing market | King County Local Dive
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Redmond Homegrown marks fourth location to authorize a strike
Homegrown employees across the region struggle with safety concerns that are going unaddressed.
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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state
Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off
Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…
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Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…
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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health
CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.
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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue
The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…
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City of Kirkland unveils online housing market data dashboard
The dashboard will show key housing metrics and will be updated throughout the year.
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King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options
Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.