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County Executive Dow Constantine (center) speaks outside of a plane that landed at King County Airport March 2, carrying 12,000 kokanee salmon eggs, with Kokanee Work Group Recovery Program Manager Perry Falcone (L) and Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Bill Sweet. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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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.”

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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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.

BSK State G23 Garfield vs Lake Washington 3A BBSK at Tacoma Dome on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Tacoma, WA (Photo by Patrick Krohn)

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Lady Kangs come in 2nd place in state championship

The Lady Kangs lost to Garfield in the final game by 38-39.

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Issaquah darknet drug trafficker pleads guilty to conspiracy and firearm charges

Admits making over 400 online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms.

A bucket of Zoo Doo compost at Woodland Park Zoo in 2016. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs

There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident

The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

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BSK State G13 Hermisiton vs Lake Washington 3A GBSK at Tacoma Dome on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Tacoma, WA (Photo by Patrick Krohn)

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Lady Kangs hot streak takes them to state basketball semi-finals

The LWHS girls basketball team will play on March 4 at 7:15 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

Sydney Kraabel, Lake Washington High School senior, has earned her spot in the U18 Alpine Nationals in Vail, Colorado. Courtesy photo

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Lake Washington High School senior to compete in U18 Alpine Nationals in Colorado

Sydney Kraabel, Lake Washington High School senior, has earned her spot in the U18 Alpine Nationals in Vail,…

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Community input needed on potential use of body-worn cameras within Kirkland Police Department

The goal of the potential program is to increase community and officer safety.

La Quinta Inn & Suites purchased in Kirkland (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter

The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley addresses press (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts

Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.

Senior, center, Elise Hani shoots a basket against Snohomish at the WIAA 3A Regional Tournament on Feb. 25. Courtesy of Kent Compton.

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Lady Kangs to play at WIAA 3A State Championship after winning regionals

The Lady Kangs will play next on March 3 at the Tacoma Dome.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

Screenshot of demolition taken from City of Kirkland Facebook page

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Demolition begins on future sight of Kirkland’s new Firehouse 27

Kirkland’s project engineers expect to complete the fire station in summer 2023.