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The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban now in effect

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

An example of a fish culvert that prevents fish from migrating through it. Creative commons

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Fish culverts ruling will increase price tag for the state

The state will be on the line for $3.7 billion for fish culvert replacements.

The man on Iron Mountain

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The man on Iron Mountain

Chuck Pillon has been living on a 10-acre junk-filled property near Renton for decades.

Rabid bat found near Woodinville

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Rabid bat found near Woodinville

County health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to the bat to seek treatment.

SAATWA Board President Aseem Chipalkatti gives an opening speech to those who were in attendance Sunday afternoon. Hanson Lee/staff photo.

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South Asian organizations look to take political action and advocacy to the next level

SAATWA and SAPAC are planning to push for political involvement and the political values of Washington’s South Asian…

Enjoy Indian dance, food and more at Ananda Mela 2018 in Redmond

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Enjoy Indian dance, food and more at Ananda Mela 2018 in Redmond

Ninth annual festival brings community together under rich theme of Indian art and culture.

Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

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Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

The barrier protects a pipeline that delivers water to various Eastside cities and Seattle.

Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

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Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

The carbon fee I-1631 has gathered enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.

Redmond commits to customer service

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Redmond commits to customer service

A $3 million program is helping citizens navigate City Hall, in person and online.

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

STEM graduate combines her academic success with her passion for neuroscience

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STEM graduate combines her academic success with her passion for neuroscience

Hanna Karpstein looks to pursue a career within neuroscience at Grinnell College this fall.

Redmond graduate keeps a positive outlook on his college education

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Redmond graduate keeps a positive outlook on his college education

Shawn Marrs-Watts hopes to find greater academic success at the college level.

My Favorite Martins

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My Favorite Martins

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

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AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.

LWSD elects new superintendent

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LWSD elects new superintendent

District welcomes Dr. Jane Stavem after two and a half month search.

Judge throws out class action petition in Microsoft lawsuit

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Judge throws out class action petition in Microsoft lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against Microsoft sought to unite more than 8,600 women in a discrimination case.

Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

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King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.