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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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Issaquah Police arrest previously convicted Bothell man in possession of a ‘ghost gun’

The man allegedly possessed an AR-15 with no serial number or branding.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public

Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.

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A long time overdue: Pride on the Eastside

The first Redmond Pride will take place on September 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Redmond’s Downtown Park.

Weapons seized after police arrested the armed suspect (Courtesy of Kirkland Police Department)

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Sword-wielding suspect has armed standoff with Kirkland Police before arrest

Police got involved after the the person allegedly made threats to condo complex employee.

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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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.

The alleged car theft suspects and their vehicle. (Courtesy of the Kirkland Police Department)

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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.

Previous exhibition of Sistene Chapel frescoes (Screenshot from sistenechapel.com)

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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.

Map of the proposed projects (Screenshot from City of Kirkland website)

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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

(Left) Close up of plums from Lazy River Farm in Kent, (right) Copperworks Distilling Co.’s Plum Gin (Courtesy of Copperworks Distilling Co.)

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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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Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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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.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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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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A new podcast for King County residents

HomeGrown employees at the Redmond location unanimously voted to authorize a strike on August 19 after safety concerns remain unaddressed by management. Courtesy of OurUnionIsHomegrown Twitter.

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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.

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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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.