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Parents describe son as a hard-working, rising star

Family warns of fentanyl-laced drugs after fatal accidental overdose.

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King County Elections certifies final primary results

Reporter features CD 9 and LD 41 final tallies.

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School district is firmly committed to students’ well-being

Superintendent addresses county program in letter to the community.

A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

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Closing time: Officers chase down, arrest tequila-toting shoplifting suspect

After a suspected shoplifter was spotted bolting from Walgreens while clutching three bottles of top-shelf tequila on Saturday…

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Island residents can meet with police chief at community event

MIPD records specialist discusses crime prevention.

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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

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‘The magic is when it all comes together’

MIHS Destination Imagination team takes second at Globals.

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‘Slam Dunk the Junk’

Mercer Island’s Girl Scout Cadette Troop 46755 picked up trash at the Mostly Music in the Park event…

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A splash of friendship at JCC’s Aqua Fit class

Seniors bond in and out of the pool on the Island.

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City takes further steps toward adopting Climate Action Plan

February of 2023 is the target date.