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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines
Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…
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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”
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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools
By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service
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City of Kirkland seeks feedback on Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan for parks
Accessibility assessments were conducted at 52 parks and park facilities in Kirkland.
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City of Kirkland seeks community input on potential body-worn camera program
The program’s goal is to increase community and officer safety, and perhaps even KPD’s accountability.
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Bellevue-based real estate developer breaks ground on new Kirkland office building
The over 57,000 square-foot space is expected to be ready for use by the end of 2024.
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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID
Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…
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LWHS boys’ soccer team defeats Bellevue High during Saint Patrick’s Day match
The final score of the game was 2-1.
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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive
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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises
Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.
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New senior living facility opens in Totem Lake
MorningStar Kirkland stated the new facility is projected to add 55 jobs to the local economy.
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Sound Transit secures $15.9 million in new federal funding for construction of Stride bus rapid transit on I-405
Sound Transit spokespeople believe the bus lines will help reduce “chronic congestion” of traffic.
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Man leaves car engine running while buying a banana, car gets stolen
On Feb. 27 the victim’s car was stolen from the Juanita Safeway parking lot.
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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
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Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review hunting and gathering civil rights case
Tribe leaders believe the court decision violates treaty law and creates a dangerous precedent.
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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive
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Local kokanee salmon reach new preservation milestone
King County scientists recently celebrated flying fish.
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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.
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Bellevue man arrested in Kirkland for selling fentanyl pills to minor
When arrested the man told police: “I was just trying to pay my rent.”
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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter
Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.