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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

Bellevue and Issaquah are among Eastside cities that use exemption as an incentive

New agreements approved to provide better services to unincorporated King County

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New agreements approved to provide better services to unincorporated King County

Local Services now has four service partnership agreements with other county departments.

Snow hits lowland areas of King County

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Snow hits lowland areas of King County

More snow could fall Friday evening.

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

Marchione, Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment

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Marchione, Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment

Microsoft recently dedicated $500 million toward creating and preserving affordable housing.

Eastside legislators and mayors discuss priorities for 2019

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Eastside legislators and mayors discuss priorities for 2019

The East King County Chamber Coalition hosted a panel on housing and transportation on Jan. 8.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.

A tractor moves to push trash away from where it was emptied from a cargo trailer atop the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. An eighth and final section of the landfill is almost ready to come online, extending the life of the landfill through 2028. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Redmond prepares for earthquake drill later this year

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Redmond prepares for earthquake drill later this year

Organizers seek community input on training excercise.

Man steals $200 worth of shrimp | Police Blotter

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Man steals $200 worth of shrimp | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Jan. 14-18.

Redmond police arrest man on skateboard after jaywalking, ‘failing to stop’

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Redmond police arrest man on skateboard after jaywalking, ‘failing to stop’

Online video has Redmond police under scrutiny.

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the State Route 99 viaduct three days before its closure. Andy Bronson/The Herald

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Week one of ‘Viadoom’ is viadud on Eastside

WSDOT works with commuters to minimize impacts during Seattle’s longest major highway closure.

“The Clean House” cast. From left: Terry Boyd, Carolynne Wilcox, Cindy Giese French, Devika Bhagwat, and Amy Gentry. Hey Mahea! Photography.

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A new theatre company comes to Kenmore

As If Theatre Company will debut its first production on Feb. 8.

Eastside group Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) participated in the Womxn’s March for the third time on Jan. 19. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Members of Redmond’s MAPS march in third annual Seattle Women’s March

Marchers included residents from throughout the Eastside.

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LWSD budget earns meritorious budget award for second year

Award reflects district’s strategic goal of being fiscally responsible.

Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

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Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

About $225 million will subsidize middle income housing in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish