Clips

Issaquah Reporter:

• Issaquah Police Department aims to help parents with strong-willed children
• Two candidates remain for the open city administrator position
• City Council votes unanimously to approve the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Six candidates discussed their campaigns for Issaquah City Council positions
• Art event evokes activism

Mercer Island Reporter:

• Incumbent Bertlin and Jacobson leading Mercer council race
• Town center businesses and events boost community engagement
• Aegis Living opens their doors to a ski lodge-inspired assisted living community
• City council moves closer to approving the Aubrey Davis Master Plan
• A monthly sing-a-long program uses music to support patients with memory loss
• Three candidates aim to fill an open seat in the Mercer Island City Council
• Candidates for council and school board attended forum
• Island residents express concern over contract with Recology
• City Council officially terminates plans for Mercerdale Park
• Thrift shop brings community together
• Increased air traffic and aviation demands disturb Island residents

Snoqualmie Valley Record:

• The proposed 2020-2025 non-utilities Capital Improvement Plan covers 26 projects and programs
• Incumbent Ross and Armstrong lead city council race
• Purple Heart license plates are now permanent and free for veterans
• North Bend City Hall is officially open to the public
• Three candidates discuss for Snoqualmie City Council Position 2
• Mestia and North Bend begin a professional and cultural partnership
• Snoqualmie City Council approves new rules for public record request policies
• Three candidates compete for a seat in the Snoqualmie City Council
• Mayor of North Bend comes down to two candidates

Bothell-Kenmore Reporter:

• Student growth projections will alter Northshore School District boundaries
• Legislators discuss session at Bothell Kenmore chamber luncheon
• Bothell’s Stanford unanimously appointed to vacant Senate seat
• Kenmore residents seek restoration for parks and recreation facilities
• Kenmore prepares for long-term affordable housing options
• Kenmore council approves new agreement with PSE; power may finally be reliable again
• Summer activities to enjoy on Kenmore’s 21st birthday

Kirkland Reporter:

• Kirkland Summerfest features new music and family friendly events
• Kirkland park board reviews concepts for 132nd Square Park
• Northwest University awaits approval of 20-year master plan
• Conservation district educates Kirkland residents on responsible stewardship and shoreline restoration
• Juanita Creek culvert replacement will improve fish migration in Kirkland
• Stanford unanimously appointed to vacant Senate seat
• Kirkland sustainability forum addresses strategy improvements
• Bikes or scooters? Micro-mobility in Kirkland transportation remains undecided
• Health care professionals improve response for human trafficking victims
• Kirkland uncorks more than 80 Washington wines for its weekend festival

South Whidbey Record:

• State senators pass bill to prohibit gender discrimination in public schools

Nisqually Valley News:

• Law would require inspection of any interfering odor in a public place

Auburn Reporter:

• Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Northern Kittitas County:

• Adult entertainers seek safer workplace standards

• Social media extortion could be a new crime in Washington state

Bainbridge Island Review:

• Lawmakers celebrate Filipino Americans in Washington state
• State senators aim to create self-harm hotline

Sequim Gazette:

• Kindergartners could be taking over the month of September

• Opioid overdose medication easier to access for schools

• Lawmakers seek to reduce disparities in Washington state

Chinook Observer:

• Lawmakers want to permanently eliminate postage for voters

• State military department aims to protect public schools from catastrophic events

• Lawmakers aim to ‘ditch the switch’ on daylight saving ***

• Lawmakers aim to target intervention programs for youth suicide risk

• Spokane Republican seeks to outlaw dwarf tossing in Washington state ***

• State reps seek privacy protection for agency employees

• Attorney General defends gun-control initiative as more sheriffs resist ***

• Law would celebrate public lands in Washington state

• Lawmakers seek permanent solution to the homeless crisis

• Legislators think to reduce pollution by limiting plastic bag use

The Reflector:

• Lawmakers propose law to shield children from marijuana

The Daily Chronicle:

• Medical marijuana could be allowed on school grounds under proposed bill

• State lawmakers consider special honor for a clam

• Lawmakers propose plan to reduce food waste by 50 percent

• Washington House Bill proposes payment for college athletes

• Lawmakers: Domestic violence offender registry could improve safety in Washington state

• State lawmakers move to prevent youth suicide in schools

• State House passes bill to raise age limit for tobacco sales
• Law would eliminate personal objection to vaccines in Washington state ***
• Washington law would support full recovery of gray wolves

Seattle Weekly:

• Proposed law would raise age limit For tobacco sales ***

• Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools ***

International Examiner:

• Advocates for human rights in the Philippines kicked off their speaking tour on May 1

Northeast Seattle Living:

• NE Little League’s Journey Through District 8 All-Stars

Introductory journalism class:

• New drinking rule in UW Greek community creates concern for safety of students