King County launches text to 911 service

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King County launches text to 911 service

The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

On Dec. 3, King County Metro launched their new pilot program in partnership with the carpooling apps Waze Carpool and Scoop. The partnership will help commuters find carpooling partners and provide more mobility options to area workers. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro partners with carpooling apps Waze Carpool and Scoop

Partnership to introduce mobility solutions to help customers get where they need to go.

Roads will be safe for the holidays, authorities predict

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Roads will be safe for the holidays, authorities predict

Weather can change quickly

North Bend council approves ban on plastic bags at retail; promotes recycling

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North Bend council approves ban on plastic bags at retail; promotes recycling

North Bend City Council has prohibited plastic bags in retail stores beginning on Jan. 1, 2019.

Tolt Historical Soceity moves to new location, prepares for museum opening in 2019

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Tolt Historical Soceity moves to new location, prepares for museum opening in 2019

The Tolt Historical Society has moved to the Hjertoos House and plans to open to the public in…

Puget Sound prepares for the big one

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

Answers to holiday recycling conundrums

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Answers to holiday recycling conundrums

A monthly column from Waste Management

Salish Lodge and Spa Expansion project size clarified

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Salish Lodge and Spa Expansion project size clarified

Erroneous information came from previous project amendments.

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

The 40-inch wreath was given to the Duvall Police Department for the third year in a row. From left: Elisabeth Anderson, Bethany Smith, Madison Rose, Emma Chaffin, Officer Cory Clark. Photo by Sarah Thomas

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Cedarcrest High School FFA club makes giant wreath for DPD

The 40-inch wreath was given to the Duvall PD for the third year in a row.

The King County Courthouse. File photo

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King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary Confinement

Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

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State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

The Echo Glen Children’s Center holds about 135 male and female youth in residence. The youth range from age 10 to 20 and come from all throughout the state. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

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Police catch escapees from local juvenile detention center

The escapees dashed into the surrounding wetlands and were eventually found by a security guard.