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DOH launches new telehealth option to expand COVID-19 treatment access

Inunsured Washingtonians will now have access to free telehealth consultations and treatment.

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Bothell Councilmembers earn Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Councilmembers Alderks and Mahnkey completed 30 hours of training to earn the certificate.

Brian Taylor, Christian Melton, Haakon Lande and Ryan Helvey smile with certificates. Courtesy of NUD.

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Northshore Utility District employees honored for achievements

NUD provides water and sewer services to over 77,000 residents on the Eastside.

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Waipuna to play at final Kenmore Summer Concert Series of the year

Waipuna, which translates to ‘spring water’ is a Hawaiian music group that formed in 2008.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.

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EvergreenHealth launches Community Funded Grant Program

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the one-year $25,000 grant award.

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July proclaimed as Juvenile Rehabilitation Staff Appreciation Month

DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation system serves over 700 youth throughout the state.

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Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in late July for eligible families

The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.

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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon

The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.

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King County Sheriff’s Office to implement changes on public safety deliverance

Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall will begin implementing new changes to the agency in September.

Children receive candy at Bothell’s Fourth of July Parade. Courtesy of Cascadia College.

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After 3 year break Cascadia College makes a comeback at in-person events

Cascadia College will table a booth at the Celebrate Woodinville Festival on August 13.

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Sexual assault advocates speak out about loss of bodily autonomy following Roe v. Wade decision

According to the CDC, 15% of rape assaults across the nation result in pregnancy.

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Federal government announces monkeypox vaccine distribution to WA

State has been allotted 398 courses of the 2-dose JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine.

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Kenmore City Council passes resolution supporting reproductive healthcare and marriage equality

The resolution was brought forth by Deputy Mayor Melanie O’Cain.

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.

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.

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Log Boom Park reopens to public with new improvements

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on August 9 at 6 p.m.

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City of Kenmore takes action to create 100 units of affordable housing downtown

Construction will begin midway through 2023, with a planned opening set for December of 2024.

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Room to Craft acts as inclusive space for marginalized artists

Jessica Drake began the business in 2019 with her husband.

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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.