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King County audit finds backlog of property tax exemption applications for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans

The auditors found that program expansions lead to three-times the amount of applications.

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Parks named to 2022 40 Under 40 in Podcasting

List featured in Podcast Magazine.

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Stranger punches victim in the head on sidewalk, police report | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 1-7

Attorney General Bob Ferguson (Screenshot from video press conference)

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AG announces $518 million settlement from pharmaceutical companies over their role in opioid crisis

Most of the settlement money will be used to mitigate the opioid crisis in Washington.

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Having a ball with the Mariner Moose

Players gather around the Mariner Moose at the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer Island’s annual Little League…

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King County Local Dive: Another cop is in trouble; protection order disparities; city bans public use of fentanyl

A new podcast for King County residents

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Farmers market funding campaign set to begin later this month

Anonymous resident will match donations up to $5K.

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No more stolen sisters: How WA is responding to missing and murdered Indigenous people

Across the state, 126 Indigenous people remain missing, with 31 having gone missing in King County.

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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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.