King County to restart inquests into deaths by police officers
Cases include shootings by Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Kirkland police
News
Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present
Local exterminator noticed big change in rats over the past 40 years.
King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments
Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.
Vulcan purchases 1.4-acre property in Bellevue next to future light rail station
Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings
Firearm violence in King County on upward trend
Eastside Fire and Rescue to share services with Woodinville Fire and Rescue
What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?
Sports
Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County
Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.
Redmond Police arrest former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman
Redmond Police allege former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman crashed into a cement barrier on a State Route 520 off-ramp… Continue reading
Life
Eastside Beer Week returns July 23
Eastside Beer Week returns for a second year beginning this month, and will showcase craft breweries from the area. The… Continue reading
You probably won’t die in your sleep | Senior Lifestyles
Traditional estate planning is based on notions that are out of sync with today’s realities. Is the goal of your… Continue reading
Opinion
King County primary election candidates to watch | Roegner
With the Aug. 3 primary election, the public will narrow the field to the finalists as only the top two Continue reading...
Massive reforestation effort needed in Washington and beyond | Brunell
Massive forest fires in the western parts of our country are not only choking us with layers of thick smoke, Continue reading...
Northwest
State reports 94% of COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people
Data released by state Department of Health for cases between February and June
Masks to be required at K-12 schools in Washington state
State Department of Health updates guidance for 2021-2022 school year
King County to restart inquests into deaths by police officers
King County to hire recruiter to fill vacant Sheriff’s Office jobs
King County Library System asking those 5 and older to wear face coverings
Face covering recommendation in indoor public spaces expands to 7 more counties
Single-use plastic bag ban begins Oct. 1 in Washington
Marketplace
Book 2 about Bellevue Football published by former assistant coach
Coach Jones offers a line-by-line critique of 2016 WIAA investigative report
Business
Restaurant owners discuss labor difficulties with U.S Rep. Suzan DelBene
Experienced service and kitchen staff are reportedly hard to hire as food service reopens.
Dave and Buster’s hiring 130 for August opening in Bellevue
Dave and Buster’s restaurant and entertainment venue opens in downtown Bellevue on Aug. 30 and is now looking to find… Continue reading
Facebook page promotes minority-owned restaurants across Puget Sound region
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
Cancer patients nationwide send their blood cells to Bothell
Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn
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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings
Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present
U.S. Supreme Court: One right, one wrong | Roegner
Vulcan purchases 1.4-acre property in Bellevue next to future light rail station
Face covering recommendation in indoor public spaces expands to 7 more counties
