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Conceptual designs from Emerald Heights for a new assisted living facility along 176th Ave NE showing both the building, top, and what it will look like with tree cover. Graphic courtesy of Emerald Heights

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Proposed Emerald Heights expansion raises concerns on Education Hill

Emerald Heights and the Abbey Road community have both filed appeals to the appellate court.

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

The city of Redmond has been referred to as the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest for over the last 40 years. Jake Berg/staff photo

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Washington’s new safe passing law for bikes

Under new law, motorists must give at least three feet of space to cyclists using the roadway.

Jake Berg/staff photo                                 The main trailhead for Smith Woods park.

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Redmond neighborhood at risk of losing walkable access to Smith Woods

Residents are reaching out to the city of Redmond for other access options.

Aneelah Afzali, executive director of MAPS-AMEN and creator of Facts Over Fear campaign, hugs an event attendee before a recent presentation. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Kwong

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National Facts Over Fear campaign launches in Redmond

Facts Over Fear campaign is intended to dispute misconceptions spread by anti-Muslim hate groups.

We must keep firearms away from violent offenders | Guest editorial

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We must keep firearms away from violent offenders | Guest editorial

It’s common sense.

Standing room only at historical talk on Redmond’s ties to fascism

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Standing room only at historical talk on Redmond’s ties to fascism

Redmond Historical Society presents latest installment of Saturday Speaker Series.

Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

Redmond mayor elected to Sound Cities Association board

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Redmond mayor elected to Sound Cities Association board

She was elected to represent the North Caucus.

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

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Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Courtesy photo                                 The third annual Winter Whimsy begins Feb. 21.

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Redmond Senior Center presents third annual Winter Whimsy performance series

Winter Whimsy begins Feb. 21.

Chinese organizations file complaint against Kuderer, alleging racism

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Chinese organizations file complaint against Kuderer, alleging racism

The complaint alleges Kuderer used a racist term and lacks respect for Chinese Americans.

Sound Publishing file photo

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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

The city of Redmond’s Census outreach work included an informational table at Redmond Lights in December 2019. Photo courtesy of city of Redmond

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Redmond partners with community groups for Census outreach work

Census data is used to determine legislative and congressional representatives as well as how much federal funding a…

Posteroanterior and Lateral Chest Radiographs, January 19, 2020 (Illness Day 4).No thoracic abnormalities were noted (Snohomish Health District)

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How is the 2019 novel Coronavirus impacting the Eastside?

Low risk, misinformation, racial profiling and North Bend quarantine.