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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
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Vandenbrande retires after almost two decades at Redmond
The former planning director reflects on her 19 years at the city.
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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County
A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.
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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees
Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.
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LWESP ratifies new contract
Lake Washington support professionals ratify new three-year contract with LWSD.
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Swedish Redmond nurses, staff launch three-day strike
The strikers are among nearly 8,000 nurses and caregivers at Swedish-Providence locations throughout the region to strike.
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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals
Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.
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Microsoft’s net zero plan to be carbon negative
The company pledges to be carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon negative by 2050.
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Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry
Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.
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Lake Washington School District office professionals reach tentative agreement
The district and Lake Washington Education Support Professionals reached a tentative agreement Jan. 17.
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Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers
Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’
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Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus
A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.
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I-976, affordable housing, other issues discussed at legislative breakfast event
The gathering included a keynote speech from attorney general Bob Ferguson.
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Nite Wave debuts at Bellevue Meydenbauer Center Theatre Feb. 28.
Now in their ninth year, Nite Wave will debut at a new Eastside venue and play with ’80s…
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Gun rights advocates rally at Capitol
Criticism levied at Matt Shea investigation, Republican leadership.
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AG Bob Ferguson talks lawsuits, gun control
Washington state Attorney General stopped by Sound Publishing’s Kirkland office.
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Working toward a more inclusive Redmond: Kritzer joins city council
Vanessa Kritzer ran for council hoping to make an impact at the local level.
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Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout
Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.
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King County files lawsuit to finish East Lake Sammamish Trail
Homeowners have until September to remove buildings and other property from the right of way.
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A holistic approach to government: Forsythe joins Redmond City Council
The new councilmember hopes to address issues relating to the environment, infrastructure and representing all of Redmond.