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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

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: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

Juanita Bay Park. Courtesy of the city of Kirkland.

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City of Kirkland invites residents to celebrate Earth Month

The goal of celebrating Earth Month is to inspire environmental awareness and stewardship.

An ice cream vendor at Juanita Friday Market. Courtesy of the city of Kirkland.

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City seeks vendors for the return of Juanita Friday Market

The market will return on June 3 and last every Friday until Sept. 30.

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City of Kirkland to offer relief funding to small businesses

Applications will be open until April 14, with funding awarded in May 2022.

Washi Origami Crane earrings made by Fay Lim of Casion Jewelry

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Local art museums help Bothell jewelry artist sell origami crane earrings to fight hate

Fay Lim kicked off the “Cranes for Peace” fundraising campaign kicked off in May 2021.

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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.

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Tourism campaign launches to attract visitors to Kirkland and Redmond

The Stay Eastside promotion is offering $50 vouchers per night stay in participating hotels.

Ryan Chan (#8) keeps the ball away from Alex Mendoza (#9). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Juanita varsity boys’ soccer loses to Bellevue

The final score of the game was 0-1.

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4th of July t-shirt design contest is now open

Designs must incorporate the city’s 2022 theme, “Celebrate Kirkland, Together Again.”

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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

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Parent-group sues city of Kirkland and King County over planned homeless shelter at La Quinta Inn

Keep Kids Safe is concerned about the lack of transparency of city and county leaders.

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New round of relief funding available for small Kirkland businesses

Applications for the Small Business Relief Program will close on April 14 at 5:00 p.m.

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Redmond police arrest alleged scammer who pretended to be a moving company

The man would pose as a mover then hold property hostage until victims payed additional fees.

Guardian One footage from January 2022 shows an Issaquah police officer attempting to remove suspect from stolen vehicle but gets run over in the process. Courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike

The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.

Nicole Ellis (#37) races against Vanessa Sounders (#3) with the ball. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Lake Sammamish defeats Bellevue in varsity girls’ lacrosse game

Lake Sammamish won by 13-8.

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Addressing mental health crisis; Enumclaw’s secession; Cedar Hills Regional Landfill expansion is met with criticism | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents