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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

It’s part of a program to preserve the unique freshwater salmon species.

Malena Gaces, left, and other members of Washington CAN protest unfair move-out charges and alleged discriminatory behavior outside Kitts Corner Apartments in Federal Way in 2018. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County could increase tenant protections

The council is considering ordinances designed to help renters.

Art planned for Overlake Village to celebrate tech, LGBTQ+ community

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Art planned for Overlake Village to celebrate tech, LGBTQ+ community

A Gateway art and bike/pedestrian art tunnel are planned.

Woman’s purse stolen as she’s watching son’s sports game | Police Blotter

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Woman’s purse stolen as she’s watching son’s sports game | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Sept. 30-Oct. 6.

The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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The smoky summer that wasn’t

While Washington had a mild season, wildfires burned near the Arctic.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Mayor John Marchione, APA Washington Incoming President Nancy Eklund, and Senator Patty Murray’s Chief of Staff, Mindi Linquist at the Cleveland Street’s National Recognition on Oct. 10. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Cleveland Street recognized as a ‘Great Street in America’

The Cleveland Street project was part of a 20-year vision for downtown Redmond in efforts to turn the…

The indoor batting cages will be located at Redmond Ridge Park at 22915 NE Alder Crest Drive. The facility will include 3 lanes for the batting cages. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County agrees for construction of indoor batting cage facility at Redmond Ridge Park

The ordinance authorizes for a five-year use agreement between King County and Redmond North Little League.

Dane Scarimbolo and Dominique Torgerson run Four Horsemen Brewery in Kent. They were almost shut down in late 2017 by King County, which after years of letting them operate a brewery and taproom, decided they were in violation of county code. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Proposed winery ordinance irks King County farmers, neighbors and businesses

Concerns include more traffic, higher land prices, code enforcement and compliance.

Steve Fields and Angela Birney answer questions at the candidate forum hosted by Education Hill Neighborhood Association (EdHNA) at First Baptist Church on Oct. 3. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Birney and Fields discuss transportation, growth and more in Redmond

The forum was held at First Baptist Church last Friday.

Redmond man’s guns seized after police alerted to concerning posts

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Redmond man’s guns seized after police alerted to concerning posts

He has a history of allegedly making online threats toward women.

Several roads in King County, including the Snoqualmie Parkway, were closed when a brief snow storm struck the region last February. File photo

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More roads in King County could be plowed during winter storms

Proposal targets 70 more miles in unincorporated areas.

Balducci runs against Hirt for District 6 county council seat

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Balducci runs against Hirt for District 6 county council seat

The former Bellevue mayor is essentially running unopposed.

Carson and Jimenez seek Redmond city council pos. 7

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Carson and Jimenez seek Redmond city council pos. 7

Candidates share their views on affordable housing, traffic, budget priorities and city character.

Paul Brown retires Oct. 18. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Brown retires from Sound Publishing

He has worked at Sound Publishing for almost 20 years in various positions.

Coming down to the wire: Student MMR vaccine deadline approaches

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Coming down to the wire: Student MMR vaccine deadline approaches

Students have limited time to show compliance with new MMR vaccination law before being barred from school.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier held a roundtable at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank on Oct. 3 to talk about the Trump administration’s plan to further change SNAP food benefits rules and reduce the number of people using them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Murray, Schrier vow to fight White House restrictions on food stamps

Senator and Representative met Oct. 3 at Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.

King County is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals, but emissions also have not been rising with population growth. File photo

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King County isn’t on track to meet emissions goals

The goals were ambitious but progress has been slow.

King County is considering ways to increase both the supply of and demand for compost to help divert organic material from the landfill. File photo

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King County wants to boost composting market

In 2018, around one-third of material sent to regional landfill could have been composted.

Bellevue is the most expensive place in the region to rent an apartment, according to a new analysis. Courtesy photo

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Several Eastside cities are among most expensive to rent in Northwest

Bellevue topped the list for highest apartment rents during the first half of 2019.

Police investigating series of thefts from moored boats | Police Blotter

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Police investigating series of thefts from moored boats | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Sept. 16-21.