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Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control/NHS England High Consequence Infectious Diseases Network (CDC.gov)

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs

A new podcast for King County residents

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Blue Angels wow the Seafair crowd

People jam Mercer Island parks to watch the festivities.

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‘She is always teaching and motivating us’

MI’s Hoffman shines in the pool at Washington State Senior Games.

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine

As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.

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Superintendent Rundle addresses school safety in letter to district community

Classes will start at the end of August.

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City of Mercer Island offers Seafair weekend information

Seafair is returning Aug. 5-7 and will feature a weekend full of festivities, including the unlimited hydro races…

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation

The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.

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Mercer Island’s high-flyer

McLellan jets skyward with U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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Male and female shoplifting suspects flee scene | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports July 11-31.