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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Who owns King County forestlands?

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Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Bellevue residents Marko and Karla Ilicic play a hockey game in the Topgolf Swing Suite inside Forum Social House. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Forum Social House opens in Bellevue

Eastside gets new nightclub, mini golf, swing suites.

The Northwest’s largest free color festival was held March 23 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Photo courtesy of Creative Flashes Photography.

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Redmond Reporter’s top 10 most-viewed web stories of 2019

Here are the top 10 online stories of 2019 for the Redmond Reporter.

Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond                                 From left: Angela Birney, David Carson, Varisha Khan, Jessica Forsyth and Vanessa Kritzer were officially sworn in at Redmond’s City Council meeting on Dec. 17.

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Redmond elected officials swear-in on Dec. 17.

Angela Birney, David Carson, Varisha Khan, Jessica Forsyth and Vanessa Kritzer were officially sworn in at Redmond’s City…

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

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Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to Spokane rail line

An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

Varisha Khan begins her term in January 2020 and will serve until December 2023. Photo courtesy of electvarishakhan.com

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‘I am ready and the city is ready’: Khan becomes first Muslim woman on Redmond council

Varisha Khan moved to Redmond when she was 7 and canvassed in her old neighborhood during her campaign.

Woman arrested after she pours coffee, spits on man | Police Blotter

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Woman arrested after she pours coffee, spits on man | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Dec. 2-6.

The owners of several Thai restaurants, including the Bai Tong in Redmond, pled guilty to using software to under report their cash sale revenue. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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Owners of Redmond’s Bai Tong restaurant to serve prison time over tax scheme

The married co-owners pled guilty to a multi-year scheme to hide business cash sales.

Redmond recognizes outgoing councilmembers and mayor

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Redmond recognizes outgoing councilmembers and mayor

Councilmembers Hank Myers and Hank Margeson and Mayor John Marchione all served in their current positions for 12…

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Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle

The authority will consolidate crisis response and services into one entity.

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo

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King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound Transit fare enforcement disparities

The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

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Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.

Community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony of Capella at Esterra Park on Dec. 11. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Redmond breaks ground for Capella at Esterra Park

Capella at Esterra Park will relieve severe shortage of affordable housing on the Eastside.

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

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Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

Store employee punched in face after trying to stop booze thief | Police Blotter

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Store employee punched in face after trying to stop booze thief | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo

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King County approves environmental justice provision

An update to the King County climate action plan should include an environmental justice framing as it’s developed…

Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote

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Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote

The agreement would consolidate emergency services for people experiencing homelessness.