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Sexual assault leads to calls for closing King County Courthouse

Crime is rising in the ’dangerous environment that has surrounded our seat of government.’

A Darigold dairy worker practices picketing as a strike is approved by the union. Photo courtesy of Julia Issa

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Puget Sound Darigold workers on verge of strike amid contract negotiations

Workers cite lack of medical leave, outsourcing and bad-faith negotiations as reason for strike.

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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are rising in Washington

Data suggests the vaccine is effective in preventing hospitalization for COVID-19

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King County Council OKs millions for courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlog

Some lawyers testified that the backlog has created an “access to justice” problem.

North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

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North Bend joins Saving Water Partnership

The North Bend City Council unanimously agreed July 20 to work with the Saving Water Partnership.

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Mt. Si Senior Center re-opens Aug. 2

The Mt. Si Senior Center will reopen its doors for on-site programming on Aug. 2 after being closed…

A large brush fire burns near North Bend. Photo Courtesy of Eastside Fire & Rescue.

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Brush fire burns outside North Bend

A three-alarm brush fire burned just outside North Bend city limits Thursday (July 29) as fire crews worked…

Lead actor John Green in a still frame from "Hunting Bigfoot." Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie resident produces new Bigfoot movie

While working out at a local gym, Taylor Guterson, a Snoqualmie resident and avid hiker, knew he wanted…

King County Executive Dow Constantine signs an order July 28 to restart inquests into deaths that involved police officers. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County to restart inquests into deaths by police officers

Cases include shootings by Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Kirkland police

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Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present

Local exterminator noticed big change in rats over the past 40 years.

Sponsor of the motion to establish guidelines for the removal of encampments, Councilmember Reagan Dunn (courtesy of King County Council)

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King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments

Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.

Snoqualmie City Councilmember Peggy Shepard. Courtesy photo

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Investigation leads to censure of Snoqualmie councilmember

Peggy Shepard is accused of violating ethics laws.

Design rendering of new development (Courtesy of Runberg Architecture Group)

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Vulcan purchases 1.4-acre property in Bellevue next to future light rail station

The real estate developer says the eight-story development will have about 250 units of housing.