Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

The trash situation at a Redmond apartment complex remained overflowing in the afternoon on Tuesday, Feb. 19, after a series of snowstorms hit the region in February. Corey Morris/staff photo

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Garbage service resumes on Eastside, after weeks without collection

Snow disrupted service on the Eastside.

Valley cities work to clear roads and restore access after heavy snow fall

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Valley cities work to clear roads and restore access after heavy snow fall

The heavy snowfall may have subsided, but Valley cities are working to clear the way for citizens.

Courtesy photo                                New Friends of Youth CEO, Paul Lwali, will replace Terry Pottmeyer.

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Friends of Youth hires new CEO

Pottmeyer steps down; Lwali becomes new Friends of Youth CEO.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

Russell Wilson and Ciara spoke Friday at the Tukwila Library to Foster students and other attendees as their Why Not You Foundation joined forces with the King County Library System and JPMorgan Chase to launch the DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Photo by Kayse Angel

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New teen campaign, DREAM BIG, kicked off Friday

Russell Wilson and Ciara were on hand to unveil limited edition library cards featuring the duo.

Bothell police recruits Amanda Rees and Dan Wiseman. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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Police chiefs: More than a year to find, train new officers

HB1253 requires new hires complete basic training requirements within two months.

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

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President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

River stabilization project begins planning phase

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River stabilization project begins planning phase

The city of Snoqualmie has partnered with King County to install 400 feet of riverbank stabilization

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

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Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.

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Study shows King County’s treatment funding is making progress

A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.

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Expanding culture, government

North Bend will do a cultural exchange with the town of Mestia in the European country of Georgia.