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The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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Council approves $600,000 to increase security at King County Courthouse

The funding will be split evenly between increasing deputies, security and social services.

Outcomes report shows positives of Redmond Community Court

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Outcomes report shows positives of Redmond Community Court

And potential plans to create similar courts in Bellevue, Auburn and Shoreline.

Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions

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Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions

An entrance to the courthouse was closed after an assault.

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

The Redmond pool improvements project included a pool lining. Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

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Phase one of Redmond pool project is underway

Phase one to be completed by February 2020.

Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

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Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

Public’s help sought in identifying a man caught on security footage.

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

Varisha Khan secured Redmond City Council Pos. 1. Photo courtesy of Varisha Khan

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Varisha Khan secures Redmond council Pos. 1 in recount

Recounts took place in Redmond, Mercer Island and Bothell.

Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond                                 Large scale stucco removal towards the back of the building reveals extensive damage.

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Redmond Senior Center estimated to re-open in two and a half to three years

Options were presented to council.

Drunk man crashes Buick into 7-Eleven | Police Blotter

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Drunk man crashes Buick into 7-Eleven | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Nov. 18-24.

Bellevue’s new homelessness coordinator modeled off Redmond position

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Bellevue’s new homelessness coordinator modeled off Redmond position

Stephanie Martinez will work to connect people with the resources availabile to them.

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo

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Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.

The preferred Smith Woods, Monticello Creek preferred design alternative. Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

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Redmond council agrees with preferred design alternative of Smith Woods Pond

The preferred design alternative maintains the pond, meets environmental permitting requirements and fits within current funding.

Artist rendering of the future 152nd Avenue Northeast main street. Image courtesy of city of Redmond

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152nd Avenue Northeast in Redmond main street needs to be enhanced

The design contract supplement is scheduled for council action on Dec. 3.

File photo of a pothole

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King County approves roads, bridges funding

The capital projects funding is significantly less than previous years.

Eastside election recounts

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Eastside election recounts

Bothell, Redmond, and Mercer Island council races going to recount.

A DUI driver crashed into a Redmond Home at 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 21. Photo courtesy of Redmond Police Department

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DUI driver crashes into Redmond home

The 26-year-old driver was taken into custody.