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While King County Metro has been testing out several trial electric buses since since 2016, the agency aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2040. Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr

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Roundup: King County to Test Electric Buses; E-Waste Recycler Pleads Guilty to Fraud

A weekly recap of regional headlines

Many consumers have the option to give special instructions to delivery drivers. Asking them to leave a package out of sight, may help prevent a crime of opportunity. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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Roundup: Police Prepare for Porch Pirates; Kirkland Fro-Yo Shop Faces Fallout for Calling Cops on Black Man

A weekly look at headlines from around the region

Skyline High School students and community protest perpetuation of rape culture following ISD lawsuit. Left: Chloe Strandwold, senior and organizer of protest; center: Amelia Danyuk, senior, holds sign saying “Don’t Tell Me How to Dress! Tell Them Not to Rape.” Photo by Madison Miller

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Roundup: Investigation Ordered for Sen. Fain; Bellevue Boy Still Missing; Issaquah Students Protest Over Sexual Assaults

A weekly look at headlines from the region

Bellevue city manager Brad Miyake welcomes Steve Mylett back to his position as police chief following his exoneration. Photo courtesy of the city of Bellevue

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Roundup: Rape Accuser Under Fire; Kent Police Bust 18 Massage Parlors

A weekly roundup of regional news

Martial Arts Teacher Sentenced in Sex Case; Lawsuit Filed Against Issaquah Schools

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Martial Arts Teacher Sentenced in Sex Case; Lawsuit Filed Against Issaquah Schools

A weekly roundup of regional news

Bellevue Cop Cleared of Charges; Federal Way Coach Accused for Voyeurism Coverup

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Bellevue Cop Cleared of Charges; Federal Way Coach Accused for Voyeurism Coverup

A weekly roundup of regional news

Task force members reveal a gang member’s tattoo during a July bust at an unspecified location. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Marshals Service

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The Roundup: Police Arrest 149 Gang Members; Kent Ranks Ninth in Nation for Car Theft

A weekly roundup of regional news

Kent Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint; Vashon Islanders Criticize Orca Protection Plan

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Kent Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint; Vashon Islanders Criticize Orca Protection Plan

A weekly roundup of regional news

Sen. Joe Fain Accused of Rape; Bothell to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units; Kirkland Supports I-1639

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Sen. Joe Fain Accused of Rape; Bothell to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units; Kirkland Supports I-1639

A weekly roundup of regional news

The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

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The Roundup: Trial Begins for Alleged Baby Killer; Construction Workers and Teachers End Strikes

A weekly roundup of regional news

Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

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Roundup: King County Considers Expansion of Cedar Hills Landfill; Bellevue CEO Faces Fraud Charges; Federal Way Exits Regional Jail Deal

A weekly roundup of regional news

Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

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Roundup: Body Cameras for Kent Police; Eastside Office Space is Tight; Ex-Bellevue College Dean Accused of Rape

A weekly roundup of regional news

The Roundup: Teachers and Staff Fight for Higher Salaries; Kirkland Tax Evader Faces Prison

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The Roundup: Teachers and Staff Fight for Higher Salaries; Kirkland Tax Evader Faces Prison

A weekly recap of news in King County

Bellevue police arrest the suspect as seen from as seen from King County Sheriff’s Guardian One helicopter. Screenshot from the King County Sheriff Air Support YouTube page

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The Roundup: Police Nab Eastside Dumpster Fire Culprit; Kent Buys 22 SUVs

A weekly roundup of regional news

The Roundup: White supremacy, teacher salaries and a homemade bomb

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The Roundup: White supremacy, teacher salaries and a homemade bomb

• Over 100 people rallied outside the Crossroads Bellevue shopping center on Aug. 5 to protest the presence…

This house served as the physician’s office for Kirkland founder Peter Kirk, making it the earliest-known hospital in the original town. Photo by Katie Metzger

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A Historic Hospital Saved, a Former Council Candidate Under Investigation, and a Missing Teen Found

A weekly recap of regional news.

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The Sheepdogs Are Coming, the Rebels Are Rebelling, and Issaquah Is Building Again

A weekly recap of regional news.

Students at Alisa Vinson’s kindergarten class at Cascade Elementary School 
grab breakfast in their classroom. Photo by Leah Abraham

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A Cougar Attack, an Olympic Swimmer Sues for Abuse, and Breakfast for All in Renton

A weekly recap of news from around King County.

The Baker house, built in 1908. 
Photo courtesy of Sammamish Heritage Society

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Sammamish’s Once-Historic Teardown, Renton’s Street Racing Solution, and Overlake’s Big Expansion

A recap of weekly news happenings in the region.

A Rare Rail Car Makes Tracks, Kirkland’s Higher Ed Heist, and a Main Street Celebration

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A Rare Rail Car Makes Tracks, Kirkland’s Higher Ed Heist, and a Main Street Celebration

A weekly recap of news from around King County.