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Kirklanders invited to celebrate expansion of Feriton Spur Park

The event will take place on July 13 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the park.

Reproductive rights protest at Cal Anderson Park on May 14, 2022. Hannah Saunders/Sound Publishing

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The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer

The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.

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Kirkland Police collect 91 firearms in the region’s first gun buy-back program in nearly a decade

Police gave over $11,000 in gift cards to gunowners in exchange for their weapons.

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King County Local Dive: Prostitution coercion, hate crime, book ban

A new podcast for King County residents

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

Michael Pinckney holds a platter of cookies. Courtesy of Pinckney Cookie Cafe.

Business

How one man left the tech industry to live out his cookie monster dreams

Michael Pinckney opened Pinckney Cookie Cafe in 2009 after leaving the technology industry.

Photos of the damage to church property (Screenshot from Bellevue Police Department Twitter)

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Bellevue resident charged with hate crime after vandalizing church

The defendent allegedly smashed glass and spray painted dozens of pointed remarks around the church.

Mamma Mia! Courtesy of Studio East.

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Studio East prepares for Summer Teen Musical, Mamma Mia!

The shows will take place at the Kirkland Performance Center from July 30 through August 7.

Dr. Faisal Khan. Courtesy of King County.

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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director

Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.

Houghton Community Council. June 27, 2022. Courtesy of Christopher Neir.

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Houghton Community Council to dissolve on July 9

The Houghton Community Council hosted their final council meeting on June 27.

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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan

The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.

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Business

EvergreenHealth ranks in top 10% of U.S. hospitals for outstanding patient experience

EvergreenHealth is among the top 105 hospitals across the country for patient experience.

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: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Erika Mascorro, the City of Kirkland’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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City of Kirkland announces first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager

Erika Mascorro will support the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

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Business

2023 Explore Kirkland tourism grant applications are now open

The purpose of the tourism program is to fund special events that attract visitors.

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Kirkland Police investigate shooting involving three children

The victims — ages 17, 13, and 5 — were transported to local hospitals and are in stable…

Joanna Paul and her son. Courtesy of Sleepy Little Nugget.

Business

Sleepy Little Nugget helps new parents and babies sleep better

Joanna Paul started her business when she noticed a lack of sleep support classes as a new mother.

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Former Bellevue teacher sentenced in federal court over child pornography

Department of Justice says the man had 1,764 images of child sexual abuse in his possession.