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Possible measles exposure reported in King County

The person who was infected took a Kenmore Air Flight on April 28.

Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

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Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.

King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County airport operators will stop serving ICE flights

Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.

NSD’s Reid receives 2019 Outstanding Educator Award

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NSD’s Reid receives 2019 Outstanding Educator Award

She was recognized by the Washington PTSA board of directors.

Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

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Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.

Walgreen’s shopper makes off with seven bottles of booze | Police Blotter

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Walgreen’s shopper makes off with seven bottles of booze | Police Blotter

Police blotter for April 17-20.

Kenmore may get its own rent-notice limits

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Kenmore may get its own rent-notice limits

If approved, tenants will have 90 days’ notice before a rent increase of more than 10 percent.

Photo courtesy of Sky Terry and TJ Terry                                Volunteer pilots throughout the West Coast contributed to the disaster logistics drill on April 27. Kenmore Air served as a base of operations as it would in a real disaster.

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Kenmore Air contributes to West Coast disaster drill

The drill is part of an ongoing effort among volunteer pilots to prepare for “The Big One.”

Architectural rendering of a modular congregate shelter. Modular housing is a type of dwelling where the components are manufactured in one location, then assembled at another location. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov.

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Modular housing in King County moves ahead

Small, portable housing units are being explored by the county to address homelessness.

close-up hand using phone in night time on street

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Northshore student posts threatening photo to social media; district steps in

A Northshore School District student posted a threatening photo seemingly directed toward Muslim families in the district.

Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with Dinah Griffey after signing Senate Bill 5649 on April 19. The law revises the statute of limitations for sex crimes. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Hits and misses from Legislature’s 2019 session

New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to protesting nurses on April 24 at the State Capitol Building in Olympia. Inslee indicated he would sign the bill for meal and rest breaks into law if it passes both chambers. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Lawmakers approve ‘nursing bill’ for mandatory meal and rest breaks

Nurses show up in Olympia to support bill, protest Sen. Walsh’s remarks.

Scott Barden stands next to the pit that will house the newest, and possibly final, section of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Maple Valley. The pit is 120 feet deep, and around another 180 feet will be built on top of it over the next decade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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King County’s landfill is going to get bigger

A ninth cell will be built, extending its life by another decade.

An aircraft is pictured at King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE

Legal challenge expected from federal government.

King County Council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

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King County Council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

Voters will be asked to decide whether to approve the levy on Aug. 6.

April 2019 special election preliminary results

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April 2019 special election preliminary results

LWSD levy passing; Fall City fire merger and hospital bond coming up short.

Man relieves Wi-Fi frustrations on aunt’s door | Police Blotter

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Man relieves Wi-Fi frustrations on aunt’s door | Police Blotter

Police blotter for April 9-14.

Bothell study examines potentials of outsourcing municipal court services

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Bothell study examines potentials of outsourcing municipal court services

Longtime municipal court could move elsewhere.

Scott Barden stands at the bottom of the massive pit of the landfill’s newly-built eighth section. Work on the new section has been underway for around two years. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Committee proposes amendments to address King County trash dilemma

King County Council to vote on plan.

Via video monitor, Terrence Miller, a retiree living in the Edmonds area, pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Jody Loomis in 1972, during his arraignment at Snohomish County Courthouse on April 15 in Everett. Andy Bronson /staff photo

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77-year-old suspect in 1972 homicide pleads not guilty

DNA led detectives to Terrence Miller, who is charged with killing Jody Loomis, 20, 47 years ago.