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Students and representatives from the The Garage teen cafe accept a $20,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. Photo by Evan Pappas

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A New Teen Center, an Umbrella Attack, and Stalled City Council Expansion

A weekly recap of news from around King County.

Crews clear the way for development at Riverbend’s former par 3 golf course in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas

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Goodbye to a Golf Course, Vashon’s Housing Crisis, and a Theater Under Threat

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bruce McDonald, foreground, and his 15-year-old daughter, Chloe, join others outside the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday in signing a banner supporting the Humboldt, Saskatchewan junior hockey team. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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A Banner for the Broncos, Cursing Councilmembers, and a Horse With Herpes

A weekly recap of King County news.

As part of Bothell’s arts initiative, bronze sculptures like City Kitty populate the entrance 
to the new City Hall. Photo by Katie Metzger

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Bothell Public Art, Eastside Recycling, and a Homeless Shelter for Bellevue

A weekly recap of King County news.

The former Wayne Golf Course’s 89 acres are now a City of Bothell park. Work to find a new name is underway, and planning at the site will begin next year. File photo

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Fatal “Car Surfing,” Park and Rideshare, and Park Naming

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bracken watches over baby pony Zara, who was born at the Mercer Island Funny Farm on March 15. Photo via Facebook

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Plans Set for New Dick’s, Mercer Island Gets a Pony, and the $1.6 Million Question

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bellevue Wolverines head football coach Mark Landes announced his resignation in early March after leading the program for the past two seasons. Landes had an overall record of 16-3 during his tenure. Photo courtesy Jennifer Landes

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County Roundup: Football Departures, War Memorials, and School Closures

A weekly recap of King County news.

Issaquah will not be housing a supervised consumption site like the facilities found in Vancouver, B.C. Photo by Nicole Jennings

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County Roundup: A Safe Drug Site Ban and Taco Tax Dodge

A weekly recap of King County news.

Photo by Nicole Jennings                                 Gov. Inslee greets new Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly outside the zHome housing development, the first zero-net-energy townhouse development in the United States.

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A Home With Zero Energy Footprint, a Legacy at UW, and a Hate Crime Plea

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

Bea Mathewson: email adventurer, devoted penpal, Buzzfeed star. Photo by Leah Abraham

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Ferry Inefficiency, Pool Renovation, and a Centenarian Buzzfeed Sensation

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

A Beloved Barista Moves On, While a Highly Anticipated Bakery Moves In

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A Beloved Barista Moves On, While a Highly Anticipated Bakery Moves In

Plus, a menacing umbrella.

A Birthday With Strangers, an Unlikely Reunion, and Sam’s Club Shuts Down

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A Birthday With Strangers, an Unlikely Reunion, and Sam’s Club Shuts Down

Plus, park renovation in Kirkland.

A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out of the Movie Business, and Sonic Comes to Kent

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A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out of the Movie Business, and Sonic Comes to Kent

Plus, the Eastside comes together in support of its Muslim residents.

Blue Origin Expands, a Development Moratorium Ends, and PSE Says It’s Cleaning Up

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Blue Origin Expands, a Development Moratorium Ends, and PSE Says It’s Cleaning Up

Plus, Nelly’s accuser files suit.

Bothell Gets a Big Park, Cops Muck Up a Prostitution Bust, and Santas Take on Walmart

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Bothell Gets a Big Park, Cops Muck Up a Prostitution Bust, and Santas Take on Walmart

Plus, Auburn continues to widen its web.

A Beloved Eatery Closes, Whole Foods Is Ordered to Open, and a Mother Boycotts an Inquest.

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A Beloved Eatery Closes, Whole Foods Is Ordered to Open, and a Mother Boycotts an Inquest.

Plus, the latest on the Black Diamond City Council recall attempt.

The Futures of a Skatepark, an Eagle Tree, and a Councilmember Hang in the Balance

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The Futures of a Skatepark, an Eagle Tree, and a Councilmember Hang in the Balance

Plus, pro basketball comes to Bellevue.

Bow Hunting in Bellevue, Church Threats, and Much Ado About Mulch

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Bow Hunting in Bellevue, Church Threats, and Much Ado About Mulch

Plus, a former high school office staffer charged with rape.

The Housing Authority Saves Seniors and Residents Rage Against Safe Drug Sites

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The Housing Authority Saves Seniors and Residents Rage Against Safe Drug Sites

Plus, the latest on Kent’s Robert E. Lee.

Students Sue Their School, a College Stuns a Candidate, and the Fight for On-Time Ferries

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Students Sue Their School, a College Stuns a Candidate, and the Fight for On-Time Ferries

Plus an effort to expand health coverage in South King County.