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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…

King County Local Dive podcast

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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.

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