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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

Puget Sound prepares for the big one

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

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John Taylor appointed first director of Department of Local Services for King County

Starting January 1, Taylor will lead the new Department of Local Services to better meet the needs of…

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

Minuteman Press of Redmond lands major design and print awards

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Minuteman Press of Redmond lands major design and print awards

The business was recognized by the Printing Industries of America for the third consecutive year.

Washington Supreme Court building. Photo courtesy of Everett Daily Herald

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State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.

The two suspects wore dark masks to conceal their faces. Redmond police are still investigating this crime. Photos courtesy of the Redmond Police Department

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Redmond police investigate armed robbery at local Jack in the Box

The two masked suspects came in wielding guns and made off with $180.

Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.

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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

With some community feedback, the City gathered they will prioritize work to make accessible three more tennis courts, three picnic areas/shelters five more playgrounds, and six ballfields, along with additional improvements to overall access. Photo courtesy of Experience Redmond

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Redmond’s park and trails working to be more accessible for all

The city develops an ADA transition plan.

Lake Washington school bus drivers host toy drive for Hopelink

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Lake Washington school bus drivers host toy drive for Hopelink

The donations will be used to stock Hopelink’s Redmond center holiday toy and gift room.

Redmond woman tied to ‘sham’ charity scheme

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Redmond woman tied to ‘sham’ charity scheme

The defendants gained more than $1 million and gave very little to those they claimed to be helping.

Council’s redevelopment plans jeopardize businesses in southeast Redmond

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Council’s redevelopment plans jeopardize businesses in southeast Redmond

Redevelopment is part of the city’s comprehensive plan for urbanization and to accommodate the East Link Light Rail…

Police ask public for footage from Redmond Lights attack on officers

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Police ask public for footage from Redmond Lights attack on officers

The attack occurred just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the 7800 block of Leary Way.

L-R: Lia Mahesh, 8 and Hannah Womble, 8 enjoy singing and dancing on stage during the community holiday sing-a-long. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Community gathers for a holiday sing-a-long

Day two of Redmond Lights included a community sing-a-long led by Eva Moon.

Redmond Police Chief Kristi Wilson will also serve as the interim public works director, until a new director is hired. Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

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Redmond police chief Wilson named interim public works director

Chief Kristi Wilson will serve as chief of police and the new interim public works director.

Redmond lights up the night with annual holiday festival

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Redmond lights up the night with annual holiday festival

For the first time, Redmond Lights was two days long.

County set to test long-range electric buses

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County set to test long-range electric buses

The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.

Darcy Nothnagle and ideaX student, Max Duvall. The Boeing Company’s grant will help KCLS expand its STEAM education programs, which includes its ideaX program, which opened its first Makerspace at the Bellevue Library. Photo courtesy of Richelle King

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King County library foundation wins Boeing grant

KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company

The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Aaron Kunkler/Staff Photo

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National report outlines climate change’s course for the Northwest

More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.

The 2019-20 county budget of $11.7 billion dollars passed by the King County Council. The King County budget priorities are affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, local services, expanding transit access and options, environment, parks and recreation, and equity an health. Graphic courtesy of King County

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County council passes 2019-20 budget

Budget priorities include affordable housing and homelessness, public safety and expanding transit access and options.