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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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…
Sports
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
Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.
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Local filmmaker prepares for premiere of “The Woman” at Edmonds Theatre
“The Woman” is the first film Rose Kreider has written, produced and directed.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Eastside Fire & Rescue to leave behind Naloxone kits for those at-risk of opioid overdose
Eastside Fire & Rescue’s service area has had a total of 67 fatal overdoses since January 2020.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.