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Darcy Nothnagle and ideaX student, Max Duvall. The Boeing Company’s grant will help KCLS expand its STEAM education programs, which includes its ideaX program, which opened its first Makerspace at the Bellevue Library. Photo courtesy of Richelle King

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King County library foundation wins Boeing grant

KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company

The 2019-20 county budget of $11.7 billion dollars passed by the King County Council. The King County budget priorities are affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, local services, expanding transit access and options, environment, parks and recreation, and equity an health. Graphic courtesy of King County

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County council passes 2019-20 budget

Budget priorities include affordable housing and homelessness, public safety and expanding transit access and options.

The Council recognized the AFIS program as it celebrates 30 years of assisting law enforcement throughout King County. Councilmembers, AFIS staff and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht join AFIS regional manager, Carol Gillespie. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Council recognizes county’s Automated Fingerprint Information System

For three decades, AFIS has helped law enforcement solve thousands of cases.

KCLS launched their first podcast called The Desk Set. The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Courtesy of The Desk Set.

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KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set

Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.

Redmond Lights features six new temporary artists

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Redmond Lights features six new temporary artists

The winter festival will incorporate new light installations on Dec. 1 and 2.

King County Flood Control District approves 2019 Budget on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of King County Flood Control District.

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King County Flood Control District approves $93 million budget

The 2019 District Budget will maintain current flood protection services.

Aadi Panchal, 7 said his favorite part of the workshop was putting stickers on his helicopter. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Local kids build helicopters in honor of veterans

Families celebrated and honored those who served, in a hands-on Veteran’s Day workshop on Nov. 3.

The city of Redmond’sRedmond Lights festival Dec. 1-2. Photo courtesy of Redmond Parks and Recreation Facebook

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Redmond Lights returns to City Hall and town center

The annual winter festival will run for two nights this year.

Members of the King County Council join retiring executive director of ARCH Arthur Sullivan after the council recognized Sullivan as a voice for affordable housing in East King County. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Council recognizes ARCH’S Arthur Sullivan

Executive director of A Regional Coalition for Housing retires after three decades.

Upcoming shelter for women and families offers hope to Eastside

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Upcoming shelter for women and families offers hope to Eastside

The city of Kirkland anticipates the shelter for families and women to be completed in 2020.

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Redmond to use one hundred percent renewable energy

The city is partnering with Puget Sound Energy’s Green Direct program.

Richard Cole served from 1988 to 2011. Cole, 77 died on Wednesday, Oct. 25 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. File photo

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Former Redmond councilmembers die in span of three weeks

Family members speak on how they influenced the community

Map shows the major river locations in King County. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County leaders urge residents to prepare for seasonal flooding

Executive Constantine and Flood Control district chair Dunn urge preparedness to ensure people and property remain safe.

This is Camp Kindness Counts’ fourth year hosting their fundraiser. The evening consisted of Indian Street food and free Dandiya. Photo courtesy of Camp Kindness Counts

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Camp Kindness Counts hosts fundraiser

Community members embrace cultural diversity, help foster children and those experiencing homelessness on Oct. 20.

County Council celebrates Pro Bono week

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County Council celebrates Pro Bono week

King County Council proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Pro Bono Week.

King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer Transparency Tool

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King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer Transparency Tool

Website makes it easier for King County Residents to know how their property taxes are being invested

The Marymoor Village Design Guidance and Standards project team is holding its first community workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m., at the Redmond Community Center. Photo courtesy of the City of Redmond.

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Marymoor Village project team to hold first community workshop

A visualization workshop is set for Oct. 25.

Plant a tree, make a difference on Green Redmond Day

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Plant a tree, make a difference on Green Redmond Day

Help plant trees on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Mayor John Marchione urged all residents to “speak out against domestic violence and support LifeWire’s efforts to prevent and end domestic abuse,” on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of LifeWire.

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Redmond mayor proclaims October as Domestic Violence Action Month

Andrew Farrell, a LifeWire board director, helps the city council proclaim Domestic Violence Action Month on Oct. 2.

Mayor John Marchione presented the 2019-20 preliminary biennial budget at Tuesday’s City Council meeting on Oct. 2.

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Mayor presents $797 million preliminary biennial budget

Redmond Mayor John Marchione presented the 2019-20 preliminary biennial budget on Oct. 2.