Aerial view of the Amtrak Cascades train derailment in 2017 near DuPont, Wash. Courtesy Wikipedia

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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit

It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.

KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

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KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

A column from the King County Library System.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

Chambers from Mercer Island, Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Newcastle and Bellevue will all meet on March 6 for a networking breakfast.

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Six Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint networking breakfast in March

Chambers from Mercer Island, Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Newcastle and Bellevue will meet in March for the breakfast.

‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

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‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

Clarence Moriwaki shares how we can stand up for each other and not have history repeat itself.

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

6-year-old Finley Gendron (left) and her little brother, Boston Gendron, explore the city’s fire truck during Big Truck Day in 2019. File photo

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Snoqualmie city council hosting public safety open house

Children have the opportunity to explore emergency service vehicles and meet safety officers.

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

Staff Photo / Mitchell Atencio                                David Montgomery takes questions from the audience after his presentation at the Fall City Climate Change event at Chief Kanim Middle School in Fall City, on Feb. 15, 2020.

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“How can we make a bigger impact?” Farmers, gardeners and climate activists come together to learn about sustainability

The Fall City conference sought to provide opportunities for education and conversation around soil, food and climate change.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

Courtesy photo                                The Snoqualmie Valley Evergreens 4-H club will host a rabbit show on Feb. 29 in North Bend.

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4-H rabbit show on Feb. 29 in North Bend

The show is open to the public. There is no admission for spectators.

SVSD students design pedestrian safety robot in state competition

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SVSD students design pedestrian safety robot in state competition

The FyreBots competed in the First Lego League state level competition Jan. 26.