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Yi Zhao, the new Executive Director of Imagine Housing. Courtesy of Imagine Housing.

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New Imagine Housing Executive Director brings personal experience to the position

“I wasn’t able to make my first best friend until I lived in affordable housing,” said Yi Zhao.

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King County warns of potential for severe flooding

County leaders urge residents to prepare themselves for floods as needed.

The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.

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A spooky critter that burrows in the Puget Sound

Ghost shrimp are so pale and fragile that their organs are visible through their shells.

Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

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How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest

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Big drug bust; unvaxxed firefighters return to work; teens steal car and fire gun | King County Local Dive

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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

Dr. Jennifer Xiao. Courtesy of Inland Imaging.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month goes beyond cisgender women

Transgender women who receive hormone therapy for at least 5 years are at risk for breast cancer.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

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DOH data shows childhood vaccination rates remain stagnant

Stagnant rates mean that if an outbreak occurs, there’s a greater risk of increased spread.

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

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King County Housing Authority leases 90% of Emergency Housing Vouchers

Over 19,000 families are on a waiting list for public housing, according to KCHA.

(Black Press Media File)

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Mentors wanted for the Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Mentors will be contracted from January-June of 2023 and will work with cannabis entrepreneurs.

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PNW True Crime Fest in Auburn rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

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Toddler takes meth; car crashes into school; jury sides with police | King County Local Dive

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A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change

An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.

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Man dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive

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Courtesy of Homeless Workers Stipend.

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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief

The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.