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King County Council OKs millions for courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlog

Some lawyers testified that the backlog has created an “access to justice” problem.

The Redmond softball team gets fired up during its game against Alaska on July 24. Courtesy photo

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Nevada eliminates Redmond from West Regionals

Nevada proved to be too tough for Redmond — again.

Redmond Little League’s majors softball all-stars, from left to right, Ainsley Barcalow, Kati Cygan, Ella Enich, Livy Ruess, Julia Cady, Addy Ruess, Zoey Cooper, Simone Loving-Williams, Abby Hartman, Daisy Walker, Ella Carter, Maggie Enich and Mia Perez. Photo courtesy of Gus Perez

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Redmond blasts past NorCal at West Regionals

Locals will play Nevada again tomorrow.

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Brief history of rats in the Puget Sound region – and the problem they present

Local exterminator noticed big change in rats over the past 40 years.

Redmond Little League’s majors softball all-stars, from left to right, Ainsley Barcalow, Kati Cygan, Ella Enich, Livy Ruess, Julia Cady, Addy Ruess, Zoey Cooper, Simone Loving-Williams, Abby Hartman, Daisy Walker, Ella Carter, Maggie Enich and Mia Perez. Photo courtesy of Gus Perez

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Nevada downs Redmond at West Regionals

Nevada bolted out to a 4-0 lead on five singles in the bottom of the first inning and…

Sponsor of the motion to establish guidelines for the removal of encampments, Councilmember Reagan Dunn (courtesy of King County Council)

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King County Council discusses policy for removal of homeless encampments

Still unclear what the standards will be, who will enforce it, and how jurisdictions will interact.

Layout design of new Redmond Senior & Community Center

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New Redmond Senior & Community Center funding and design approved

facility expected to open in late 2023.

Design rendering of new development (Courtesy of Runberg Architecture Group)

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Vulcan purchases 1.4-acre property in Bellevue next to future light rail station

The real estate developer says the eight-story development will have about 250 units of housing.

The Redmond softball team gets fired up during its game against Alaska. Courtesy photo

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Redmond rolls past Alaska, 5-0, in opener

Redmond’s ruler in the pitchers’ circle Addy Ruess fanned nine Alaska batters to lead the local majors squad…

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings

In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…

Fire inflicted heavy damage to the second floor and roof of the 2-story apartment-and ground-floor retail building at 115 East Main Street beginning late on the night of Friday July 23 and continuing into early Saturday morning. The Valley Regional Fire Authority reports that all residents got out safely. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely

Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…

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Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings

Regardless of vaccination status, says Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend

King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.

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County property purchased in Bellevue for Eastside supportive and affordable housing

The $186 million project is expected to be finished by 2023.

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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas

Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals

Source: King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years

King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.

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Eastside Fire and Rescue to share services with Woodinville Fire and Rescue

Eastside Fire and Rescue Board of Directors approved a ten-year agreement to share services.

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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?

King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters

27-year-old Kelley Fox (Courtesy of Greenwich Biosciences)

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Cannabis-derived drug reduces symptoms for local woman suffering chronic seizures

Seizure control allowed her to communicate, make friends and have unprecedented independence.

District 3 King County Council candidates, left to right: Sarah Perry, Kathy Lambert and Joe Cohen. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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King County Council candidates discuss Valley’s transit, business, homeless issues

District 3 hopefuls meet in North Bend forum.