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Volunteers gathered at Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland for the ceremonial tree planting day on Feb 27. King County Executive Dow Constantine thanked everyone who’s contributed to the milestone for the One Million Trees initiative. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County moves closer to planting one million trees

Volunteers have planted 705,840 trees. Only 425,000 more trees to go.

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

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U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.

Women in law enforcement take the lead

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Women in law enforcement take the lead

King County’s female police chiefs outline their career paths.

Suspect’s library visit leads to wine and catnap | Police Blotter

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Suspect’s library visit leads to wine and catnap | Police Blotter

Police blotter for March 1-5.

The King County Council awarded nine citizens the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service on Feb 27. Photo courtesy of King County council.

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King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal of distinguished service

Recipients include Eastside King County residents, Amy Biggs and Jim McEachran

Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

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Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern…

Land petition lawsuit dismissed; citizen on hook for legal costs

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Land petition lawsuit dismissed; citizen on hook for legal costs

Judge rules land use petition of Salish Expansion is “not well-grounded in fact.”

The MSHS jazz band practices for the upcoming Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City. Back row from left: Sage Eisenhour, Ethan Horn, Paula Bachtal, Brandon Wilhite. Front row from left: Tate Satterlee, James Kolke, Corey Gazit, Erik Thurston. Madison Miller/staff photo

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MSHS jazz band selected as top 15 finalists for Essentially Ellington competition and festival

This will be the band’s fifth time participating in the annual jazz festival and competition in New York.

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Sandy Cove Park riverbank stabilization approved by city council; town hall meetings planned

Sandy Cove Park’s riverbank stabilization was approved and the council discussed town hall meetings.

Councilmember Kathy Lambert from District 3, donated a “retired” King County Metro van to Carnation Farms. The donated van will benefit the farm in transporting kids to and from educational programs. Photo courtesy of King County council.

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Carnation Farms receives “retired” King County van

Van will benefit the farm in transporting kids to and from educational programs

File photo

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Ferguson contacts WA sheriffs about enforcing gun control measure

Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639

A wildfire near Darrington in 2017. Photo courtesy of Northwest Washington Incident Management Team

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National Guard could see pay bump for wildfire response

House passes bill with 94-0 vote

Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America

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Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis

Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College