King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies
The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.
News
Not your grandmother’s DAR | Guest post
David Douglas Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), announces the election of Redmond resident Danielle Lyon Carson… Continue reading
Suspect on the run after using a boxcutter on victim’s neck
The incident took place at Whole Foods on May 8.
King County audit finds backlog of property tax exemption applications for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans
AG announces $518 million settlement from pharmaceutical companies over their role in opioid crisis
Skeletal remains found in Redmond identified as man who went missing in 1996
King County Local Dive: Another cop is in trouble; protection order disparities; city bans public use of fentanyl
County wants community input on plans for Houghton Transfer and Recycling Station
Sports
Russell Wilson’s $28 million Lake Washington home hits the market in Bellevue
The listing of the property comes after the former Seahawks quarterback was traded to Denver.
Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident
The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
RHS fastpitch program hosts electronic recycling drive
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
Redmond swimmers shine at state meet
Life
Eastside Pottery spring sale to support local artists and organizations
Half of all proceeds will be donated to United Way King County and UNICEF Ukraine.
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
Opinion
Police misconduct is getting expensive for taxpayers | Roegner
More cities and counties are avoiding trials and settling with the families of those who died at the hands of… Continue reading
Northwest
No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding to missing and murdered Indigenous people
Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.
Business
Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban
Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.
Former CEO to speak on “Small Business: The Good, Bad & Ugly”
Mark Howley will speak about small business ownership on May 4 at River Trail Roasters.
SoulFood CoffeeHouse starts a fundraiser amid COVID-19 challenges
Kirkland, Redmond businesses among those at 2022 Seattle Home and Garden Show
Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column
Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington
The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column
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