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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.
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Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup
Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.
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King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines
Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.
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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18
The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.
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LWSD closed Monday due to snow; Redmond plows working to improve road conditions
District-wide closures can be complicated due to LWSD’s 76-square-mile footprint and varying microclimates.
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CEAT builds trust between Redmond community and police
The group is an advisory council that informs the chief of police on various issues.
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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads
The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.
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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades
A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.
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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities
WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.
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New King County Council members sworn in
The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.
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Lake Washington School District office professionals authorize strike
After months of negotiations, LWESP authorized a strike Jan. 7; District says LWESP can’t legally strike.
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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite
A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.
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Personal Emergency Preparedness event returns to Redmond
The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 11 at City Hall.
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Birney begins new role as Redmond mayor this week
The new mayor hopes to connect people, communities, neighborhoods and business.
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Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data
New auditor’s report shows schools have not reported accurate vaccination data.
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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month
With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.
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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations
Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.