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Snoqualmie River Flooding Forecast (Courtesy of US Geological Survey)

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Snoqualmie Valley farmers are concerned about unusual June floods

Spokesperson says infrastructure, soil and crop sales are all in danger for the low-lying farms.

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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations

Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.

Electric trucks being assembled in Renton (Screenshot from King County video)

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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions

Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.

Design rendering of new community center (Screenshot from City of Redmond website)

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City of Redmond seeking feedback on name for new community center

A online questionaire has been issued for residents to give input.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

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BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series

Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.

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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program

Special podcast series.

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Free Youth Transit Pass moves forward with hopes of implementation in time for schoolyear

All youth should hold onto their ORCA card to use in the fall as their Free Youth Transit…

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Courtesy of Hazardous Waste Management Program.

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

Monkeypox virus. Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.

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King County identifies first presumptive monkeypox case

The illness is not as easily transmitted compared to COVID-19, according to health officer.

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Teen shot in the neck near Federal Way park

The 16-year-old boy is in stable condition, according to police.

Downtown Park in Redmond (File Photo)

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City of Redmond to host community meeting regarding parks

The June 1 meeting will be a chance for community members to provide input on the city’s parks.

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From left to right: Loreen Hamilton, City of Redmond Parks and Recreation Director and Aaron Bert, City of Redmond Public Works Director (Courtesy of City of Redmond)

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Redmond appoints new directors of Park and Recreation and Public Works

Loreen Hamilton appointed to Parks and Recreation Director and Aaron Bert Public Works Director.

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Boy shoots brother, 9, inside Federal Way apartment

The 9-year-old boy was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center.

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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.