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Porch + Park mixed-use building (Courtesy of MainStreet Property Group LLC)

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Porch + Park mixed-use building to host Rubinstein Bagels and Tavolàta Italian restaurant

The new restaurants are expected to open in Winter 2022.

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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.

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Bellevue man arrested in Kirkland for selling fentanyl pills to minor

When arrested the man told police: “I was just trying to pay my rent.”

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

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Issaquah darknet drug trafficker pleads guilty to conspiracy and firearm charges

Admits making over 400 online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms.

A bucket of Zoo Doo compost at Woodland Park Zoo in 2016. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs

There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Richard Sherman takes plea deal on charges stemming from July 2021 incident

The former Seahawks player will not have to do any additional jail time.

King County Local Dive

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

La Quinta Inn & Suites purchased in Kirkland (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter

The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley addresses press (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts

Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

Early rendering image of the Marymoor Cricket Community Park. Courtesy of Major Cricket League.

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King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park

The pitch would address the lack of a first class cricket facility in the region.

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless. Sound Publishing file photo

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Top concerns of Redmond residents include homelessness, cost of living, growth

City releases annual community survey results

The “Mini-O” is a miniature outdoor office built to be easily relocated. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland, Redmond businesses among those at 2022 Seattle Home and Garden Show

Event runs Feb. 26 to March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center.

Robbery suspects (Courtesy of Redmond Police Department)

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Redmond police are searching for two robbery suspects

The two allegedly robbed a Goodwill and pepper sprayed employees.

Redmond Watershed Preserve. Courtesy of Washington Trails Association.

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City of Redmond seeks volunteers for Parks and Trails Commission

The position is a four-year term and those interested are encouraged to apply by March 4.

Cadence Patton, 9, gets properly fitted for a bike helmet at Bayside Bikes in Everett on June 17, 2016. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement

Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued