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Week one of “Viadoom” is viadud on Eastside
WSDOT works with commuters to minimize impacts during Seattle’s longest major highway closure.
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Eastside lawmakers sponsor Attorney General bills
The bills focus on gun control, consumer protection and raising vape and tobacco product age limits.
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Mercer Island offers holiday tree recycling options
The city uses old holiday tress for future projects that require wood chips.
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UPDATE: 911 services partially back online, FCC investigates
CenturyLink and King County report most 911 calls are getting through.
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Juvy Diversion keeps kids out of court and away from crime
The diversion program recruits community volunteers to oversee local juvenile cases.
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Rising rat populations cost locals thousands in repairs
The widespread increase in rat populations has been wreaking havoc in previously untouched areas.
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Firehouse Munch canceled as budget ax falls
With the failure of Proposition 1, Mercer Island cut numerous line items to balance the budget.
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Mercer Island brings diverse holidays to Firehouse Munch
The annual Firehouse Munch will take place after the city’s Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 7.
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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages
Eastside police departments spoke on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.
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MIPD grows ‘staches, raises funds for Movember
The Island’s police department has set up a charity fundraising page for participating officers.
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Kirkland employees protest sexual misconduct in Google walkout
Google’s Kirkland campus took part in the worldwide protest of sexual misconduct within the company.
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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.
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Two Eastside killers see sentences changed
Death penalty ruled unconstitutional, death row sentences changed to life without parole