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From left: Samantha Areliz (VALA curator), Marisa Mouton Provo (VALA Communication Director) and Zachary Burns (artist) look upon the Gatesville exhibit at the new VALA Eastside in Kirkland. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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VALA Arts moves to Kirkland; changes name to VALA Eastside

VALA Eastside makes Kirkland its permanent home.

Upcoming shelter for women and families offers hope to Eastside

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Upcoming shelter for women and families offers hope to Eastside

The city of Kirkland anticipates the shelter for families and women to be completed in 2020.

Richard Cole served from 1988 to 2011. Cole, 77 died on Wednesday, Oct. 25 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. File photo

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Former Redmond councilmembers die in span of three weeks

Family members speak on how they influenced the community

State Supreme Court bans life without parole for juveniles

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State Supreme Court bans life without parole for juveniles

Washington, along with 20 other states, will no longer sentence juveniles to life without parole.

Millions in grants will go to protect salmon

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Millions in grants will go to protect salmon

The King County Flood Control District recently awarded $4.6 million in grants to local watersheds.

Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Map shows the major river locations in King County. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County leaders urge residents to prepare for seasonal flooding

Executive Constantine and Flood Control district chair Dunn urge preparedness to ensure people and property remain safe.

This is Camp Kindness Counts’ fourth year hosting their fundraiser. The evening consisted of Indian Street food and free Dandiya. Photo courtesy of Camp Kindness Counts

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Camp Kindness Counts hosts fundraiser

Community members embrace cultural diversity, help foster children and those experiencing homelessness on Oct. 20.

County Council celebrates Pro Bono week

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County Council celebrates Pro Bono week

King County Council proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Pro Bono Week.

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Redmond’s Idylwood Park trees will be removed by early November

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Redmond’s Idylwood Park trees will be removed by early November

Many of the trees are older cottonwoods which can pose a threat to park-goers.

A Microsoft store in New York. Bloomberg photo by Mark Kauzlarich

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Former Microsoft director indicted for wire fraud

The former director of sports marketing and alliances attempted to embezzle nearly $1 million.

Springer, Krabach campaign for House seat on the Eastside

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Springer, Krabach campaign for House seat on the Eastside

Voters have a choice for position 2 in the 45th district, which covers Kirkland and Redmond.

Goodman, Curtis vie for 45th district House seat

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Goodman, Curtis vie for 45th district House seat

Candidates for position 1 answer questions on taxes, guns and more.

Dhingra, Fonk face off in 45th

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Dhingra, Fonk face off in 45th

Democrat seeks to hold her seat, which turned the Washington State Senate blue last year.

DelBene, Beeler say they would bring business experience to Congress

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DelBene, Beeler say they would bring business experience to Congress

The candidates in the 1st congressional district answer questions on guns, the budget and more.

Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

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Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

Running for senator in the 48th Legislative District is Democrat incumbent Patty Kuderer and the Democrat challenger Rodney…

Redmond’s own horse rescue receives international accreditation

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Redmond’s own horse rescue receives international accreditation

Save a Forgotten Equine was recently certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

Gail Genereau of Lake Forest Park scours the items recovered from the “Movie Bandits” burglaries in 2012 at the Redmond Police Department as the result of a Pro-Act investigation. She found some of her stolen jewelry. File Photo

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Redmond’s Pro-Act unit leads in Eastside police collaboration

The unit is made up of five anonymous plain-clothes officers who work throughout the region.

The Marymoor Village Design Guidance and Standards project team is holding its first community workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m., at the Redmond Community Center. Photo courtesy of the City of Redmond.

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Marymoor Village project team to hold first community workshop

A visualization workshop is set for Oct. 25.