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Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31) represents the cities of Auburn, Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Enumclaw, Wilkeson, and Sumner. Image courtesy Phil Fortunato

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Fortunato hosts Buckley town hall

The meeting is March 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Flock Safety cameras takes pictures of license plates to help officers locate stolen vehicles and identity suspicious car faster. The cameras cannot enforce speed limits or other traffic laws. Image courtesy Flock Safety

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Black Diamond looks to install license plate readers on roads

The APLRs could help law enforcement identify suspicious vehicles faster and recover more stolen property, but opponents of…

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

Wildflower meadow at Paradise with a view of the Tatoosh Range.
NPS/M. Larson Photo

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Mount Rainier Nation Park going cashless | Mount Rainier National Park

Transition to electronic payments reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.

The bald eagle was brought to Pine Tree Veterinary Clinic in Maple Valley and was anesthetized for an examination. Photo by Featherhaven/David Ward

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Bald eagle found shot in Enumclaw

The raptor had to be humanely euthanized; it’s chances of rehabilitation were “way less than 5%”.

Screenshot from King County TV

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | March 8

One correction to a column.

A map of Black Diamond's voting precincts. The green areas are the only two precincts in Black Diamond, Enumclaw, an unincorporated King County that approved of the recent bond measure on the Feb. 14 special election.

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Results: ESD bond measure most unpopular in recent history

Only two precincts supported the bond measure — it sunk everywhere else.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

Blotter bug

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 11 – 26

Juveniles with chalk in Black Diamond, and three suspended license arrests in Buckley.

Deadly Accident

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Buckley residents injured in three-car crash

Three people were sent to Good Samaritan Hospital.

For sale sign hanging in front of house

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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.