Houghton Transfer & Recycling Station (Screenshot from Google Images)

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County wants community input on plans for Houghton Transfer and Recycling Station

Virtual meeting and Q&A sessions will be hosted on May 12 and 19.

Courtesy of WA DOH.

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Tuberculosis cases on the rise in Washington state

As of April 28, 70 TB cases have been reported, and 17 new cases have connections with each…

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Mercer Island chief discusses bills passed regarding policing

Holmes said he is pleased with the ‘corrections’ made this legislative session.

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WSP looking for witnesses to a shooting on Highway 18

Shots fired at truck April 29 in Auburn

Puget Sound Restoration Fund photo

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New Eyes on Kelp initiative boosts underwater monitoring of kelp beds

Puget Sound’s kelp forest are in decline due to pollution and threats from climate change.

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Morris helps Sounders win Concacaf Champions League crown

Former MIHS star plays key role during match.

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Mercer Island community raises funds for teen resident diagnosed with cancer

While watching their sons play lacrosse on Mercer Island over the last four years, the Brown and Carpenter…

Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi Inslee, listen to challenges faced by teachers on May 4 in Renton. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Inslee visits Renton High School to proclaim Teachers Appreciation Week

Amid teacher shortage, Renton pilots program to fast-track students into educators for the district.

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Vehicles stolen and prowled | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 28-April 30

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Mercer Island School District is becoming more diverse, according to report

Overall Asian student population reaches 25.8 percent.

A flow chart showing the protection order process (Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report)

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County auditor finds barriers to access, inequities in outcomes for people seeking protection orders

The auditors made several recommendations to improve the protection order process.

Patti Cole-Tindall (Courtesy of King County)

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Patti Cole-Tindall is named new King County Sheriff

A hearing and confirmation process for the appointment is set to begin on May 18.

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Love A Tree Day to mark the beginning of ORCA’s new card system

In most transit areas, fares won’t be collected from 3:00 a.m. on May 14 until 2:29 a.m. on…