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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies
The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.
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JUDGED BY XII (Episode 4): Foster mom wants accountability in Auburn cop’s upcoming murder trial
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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City teams up with EarthCorps for park restoration event
Volunteers joined city staff members to mulch the new native trees and shrubs around the Bike Skills Area,…
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Youth and Family Services joins ‘Together for Mental Health’ campaign
May is national Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Parks and Recreation Commission endorses athletic facilities policy
City staff presents update draft at recent meeting.
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Massive North Mercer Island/Enatai sewer upgrade underway
Crews are using part of boat launch parking area for construction.
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How a Kirkland banker helped a Ukrainian family leave a warzone
The Sukhoy family found themselves stuck in Warsaw due to debit card issues.
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KMIH student broadcasters make an impact on the community
Students win 13 awards in national competition.
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Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left jobs instead of getting vaccinated
This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.
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Municipal court offering ‘debt reduction program’ / Briefs
Throughout May, the Mercer Island Municipal Court is offering a “debt reduction program” to help people regain their…
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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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Stranger punches victim in the head on sidewalk, police report | Mercer Island police blotter
Selected reports May 1-7