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Mayor Angela Birney speaks at Redmond’s State of the City address on March 31. Courtesy of YouTube.

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Redmond’s 2022 State of the City address looks toward the future

“We have opportunities before us that don’t come around often,” said Mayor Angela Birney.

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Former CEO to speak on “Small Business: The Good, Bad & Ugly”

Mark Howley will speak about small business ownership on May 4 at River Trail Roasters.

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

Russell Wilson’s $28 million Lake Washington home (Screenshot from Redfin website)

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Russell Wilson’s $28 million Lake Washington home hits the market in Bellevue

The listing of the property comes after the former Seahawks quarterback was traded to Denver.

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

Washi Origami Crane earrings made by Fay Lim of Casion Jewelry

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Local art museums help Bothell jewelry artist sell origami crane earrings to fight hate

Fay Lim kicked off the “Cranes for Peace” fundraising campaign kicked off in May 2021.

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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.

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Tourism campaign launches to attract visitors to Kirkland and Redmond

The Stay Eastside promotion is offering $50 vouchers per night stay in participating hotels.

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Cannabis robberies; concrete strike; police reform; State Route 18 relief | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

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Redmond police arrest alleged scammer who pretended to be a moving company

The man would pose as a mover then hold property hostage until victims payed additional fees.

Guardian One footage from January 2022 shows an Issaquah police officer attempting to remove suspect from stolen vehicle but gets run over in the process. Courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office Air Support

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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SoulFood CoffeeHouse starts a fundraiser amid COVID-19 challenges

The goal is to get rid of the debt that was taken on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike

The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.

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Eastside Fire & Rescue wants community input on strategic plans for future

The department will offer a survey and will host several open house meetings through April.

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Redmond detectives arrest Oregon elementary teacher in online predator sting

Man was charged with communicating with minors for immoral purposes and attempted rape of a child.