King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.
Kirkland program helps low-income residents with living costs
Nearly $600,000 in funding has been designated for the program, with applications accepted until Sept. 30.
Affordable senior housing complex breaks ground in Totem Lake
“People can’t age in place as they get costed out of their family home where they’ve lived for decades,” said Kirkland Mayor Kelli Curtis.
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.
Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders
What to know before you ride.
Spring sports breakdown: KingCo League surprises and standings
Here’s a rundown of what has gone down at the 2A and 3A KingCo levels of team sport.
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Kirkland Police Department hosts Guns for Gift Cards Exchange
“Any firearm traded in is one less gun that may be involved in a tragic accident, suicide or stolen and later used in a violent crime,” according to the department’s website.
Eastside Earth Day events
As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through events for all ages.
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Schools navigate the new world of explicit AI-generated images
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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft
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Kirkland officer steps down following investigation into bikini barista incident
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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban
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First section of Eastside Link opens April 27
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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural...
DirtFish accelerates its women in motorsport initiative
Snoqualmie rally car school program continues to grow. Women who have signed up so far include car enthusiasts, stunt women, bus drivers and a mom looking to be more comfortable driving in ice and snow.
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season
A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as tight as their player free agency budget.
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Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids Day
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Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area
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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football...
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Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton
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Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star Weekend in...
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MLB All-Stars check in with media before they take the...
Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba
Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con
Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.
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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet...
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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security
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KCLS releases best books list of 2023
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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound
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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer
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Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian...
Between land and ideology: An interview with Dr. Emmanuel Navon
Political scientist discusses the Israel-Palestine conflict. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.
Legislature back in session next week | Cartoon
State lawmakers return Jan. 8 to Olympia.
Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA
The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week
The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.
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‘They surpassed my expectations:’ Fixing a flagging forever home
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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership
Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate restructuring.
Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago
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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants
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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses
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OfferUp co-founder tries to save the planet one podcast at...
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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
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Kirkland Chamber CEO is moving on after 10 years
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WM announces plans to invest $56 million to advance recycling...
