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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month

Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly

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.

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King County Local Dive: Prostitution coercion, hate crime, book ban

A new podcast for King County residents

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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington

Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.

Photos of the damage to church property (Screenshot from Bellevue Police Department Twitter)

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Bellevue resident charged with hate crime after vandalizing church

The defendent allegedly smashed glass and spray painted dozens of pointed remarks around the church.

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.

Log Boom Park. Courtesy of the City of Kenmore.

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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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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan

The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.

Courtesy of the City of Kenmore.

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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.

Courtesy of Room to Craft Facebook.

Business

Room to Craft acts as inclusive space for marginalized artists

Jessica Drake began the business in 2019 with her husband.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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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.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

Courtesy of City of Kenmore.

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City of Kenmore to march in Seattle Pride Parade for first time

The 48th Seattle Pride Parade will take place on June 26 from 11am-2pm.

Courtesy of Modern Widows Club.

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International Widows Day event to be hosted in Bothell

The event will take place on June 23 at the Cottage in Bothell.

Joanna Paul and her son. Courtesy of Sleepy Little Nugget.

Business

Sleepy Little Nugget helps new parents and babies sleep better

Joanna Paul started her business when she noticed a lack of sleep support classes as a new mother.

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Former Bellevue teacher sentenced in federal court over child pornography

Department of Justice says the man had 1,764 images of child sexual abuse in his possession.

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Life

From escaping an abusive relationship to undergoing brain surgery: How a Bothell woman overcame it all

Renee Uribe went on to sell dozens of houses as a real estate broker in 2021.

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…