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    Articles by Stephanie Quiroz
    The Mercer Island City Council honored Kari Anderson (center) for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award at a council meeting in 2018. Also pictured is Jennifer Wright, MISD executive director of Learning Services (right) and Mayor Debbie Bertlin. Photo courtesy of Janet Piehl/Girl Scout Leader Troop 43142.
    Eastside Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
    By Stephanie Quiroz • January 29, 2019 11:30 am

    Girl Scout girls make a difference in their communities

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    Young boy carries a sign that reads, “Boys will be good humans.” Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.
    Thousands march in third annual Seattle Women’s March
    By Stephanie Quiroz • January 24, 2019 6:30 pm

    Marchers included residents from throughout the Eastside.

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    King County Council proclaims January as Martin Luther King Jr. Month
    King County Council proclaims January as Martin Luther...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • January 16, 2019 1:30 am

    This year’s theme: affirmative action = justice

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    The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue also received a van from King County. BGCB President/CDO Ryan Scott, BGCB President/CEO Kathy Haggart, and members of the club receive van from Councilmember Claudia Balducci. Courtesy of King County.
    Three Eastside Organizations receive “retired” King County vans
    By Stephanie Quiroz • December 23, 2018 6:30 am

    Councilmember Claudia Balducci donates three vans to help each organization in its mission.

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    John Taylor
    John Taylor appointed first director of Department of...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • December 22, 2018 6:30 am

    Starting January 1, Taylor will lead the new Department of Local Services to better meet the needs of unincorporated King County.

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    The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing
    The King County Library System Foundation is awarded...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • December 3, 2018 6:30 am

    KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company

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    KCLS launched its first podcast called “The Desk Set.” The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Photo courtesy of “The Desk Set.”
    KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set
    By Stephanie Quiroz • November 28, 2018 8:30 am

    Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.

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    <strong>Stewart will preform her concert series, “A Season for Singing” in various libraries throughout King County. She started off the holiday season with a concert in Skykomish on Nov. 16. Families can visit the KCLS website to find Stewart’s upcoming concerts. Courtesy of Nancy Stewart.</strong>
    Nancy Stewart’s ‘A Season for Singing’ concert coming...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • November 22, 2018 9:30 am

    King County Library System prepares for its annual Season of Stories and Songs.

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    King County Flood Control District approves 2019 Budget on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of King County Flood Control District.
    King County Flood Control District approves $93 million...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • November 19, 2018 7:30 am

    2019 District Budget will maintain current flood protection services

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    The Council recognized the AFIS program as it celebrates 30 years of assisting law enforcement throughout King County. Councilmembers, AFIS staff and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht join AFIS regional manager, Carol Gillespie. Photo courtesy of King County.
    King County Council recognizes county’s Automated Fingerprint Information...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • November 16, 2018 5:30 am

    For three decades, AFIS has helped law enforcement solve thousands of cases.

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    Members of the King County Council join retiring executive director of ARCH Arthur Sullivan after the council recognized Sullivan as a voice for affordable housing in East King County. Photo courtesy of King County.
    King County Council recognizes ARCH’S Arthur Sullivan
    By Stephanie Quiroz • November 7, 2018 1:30 am

    Executive director of A Regional Coalition for Housing retires after three decades.

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    County Council celebrates Pro Bono week
    County Council celebrates Pro Bono week
    By Stephanie Quiroz • October 30, 2018 8:30 am

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

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    King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer Transparency Tool
    King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer...
    By Stephanie Quiroz • October 24, 2018 1:30 am

    Website makes it easier for King County Residents to know how their property taxes are being invested

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