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News from June 2023

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DelBene Statement on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

By East King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the consideration of race in college admissions.

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DelBene Urges Relocation of Oldest Captive Orca Ahead of Hurricane Season

By East King News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is urging immediate action to ensure the safety of Tokitae – also known as Lolita – the world’s oldest captive orca who has lived at the Miami Seaquarium since she was captured from the Puget Sound in 1970.

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DelBene Introduces Resolution to Recognize June 26 as “Equality Day”

By East King News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led lawmakers in introducing a resolution to officially declare June 26 as a national “Equality Day.”

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DelBene Announces $33.5M for King Co. Battery-Powered Buses

By East King News Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 26, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that King County Metro Transit will receive $33.5 million to buy approximately 30 battery-powered electric buses and associated charging equipment and train workers to maintain the electric fleet.

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Opening On Environmental Services Commission

By East King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Environmental Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online.

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DelBene Statement on the Anniversary of SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

By East King News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

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Fireworks And Festivities To Celebrate Nation’s Birthday At Downtown Park

By East King News Report | Jun 25, 2023

The Bellevue Family 4th, the Eastside’s largest celebration of our nation’s birthday, is back at Downtown Park.

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East King News area weekly mass times

By East King News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the East King News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bellevue Recognized Again For Using Data To Improve Services

By East King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

For the third time in five years, Bellevue has earned What Works Cities certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance.

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DelBene Welcomes U.S.-India Trade Agreement as a Major Win for WA Apple Farmers

By East King News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and India to drop retaliatory tariffs on Washington apples that have hurt farmers since 2018.

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Bigger, Better Reservoir Completed

By East King News Report | Jun 22, 2023

With completion this month of the new Pikes Peak Reservoir in Bridle Trails State Park, Bellevue residents can rely on an earthquake-resilient reservoir large enough to serve generations to come.

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Majority of Congress Urges Medicare to Finalize Proposals to Deliver Faster Care to Seniors

By East King News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Senators John Thune (SD), Sherrod Brown (OH), Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to quickly finalize a set of proposed rules that would deliver quality care to seniors on Medicare faster by modernizing and streamlining prior authorization processes.

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Murray, Baldwin Introduce New Legislation to Support Abortion Training for Health Care Providers—including Those Forced to Travel Out of State

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

As Washington state sees an influx of patients and health care professionals in need of abortion care training, new legislation led by Senator Murray would create a grant program to help medical institutions expand abortion training and support students forced to travel from out-of-state

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Council Roundup: Removing Barriers For Adus And Possible Transportation Benefit District

By East King News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Following a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council on Monday directed staff to prepare an ordinance that would make it easier to build accessory dwelling units in Bellevue.

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City Issues 2024 Community Development Block Grants Notice of Funding Availability

By East King News Report | Jun 17, 2023

The City of Bellevue is accepting applications from organizations with projects that may be suitable for Community Development Block Grants.

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East King News area weekly mass times

By East King News | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the East King News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Washington State Senator and Tulalip Tribal Leader John Mccoy

By Evergreen Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 7, at a U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), made this statement about the passing of Tulalip tribal leader and former Washington state Senator John McCoy.

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Council Roundup: Recognizing Pride Month and Award-winning Botanical Garden

By East King News Report | Jun 11, 2023

On Monday, the City Council proclaimed June as Pride Month in Bellevue and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community against ongoing discrimination and injustice, while also celebrating the community’s meaningful impact on Bellevue’s rich and diverse history and culture.

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Hello Piloti! Celebration For New Art at Downtown Park

By East King News Report | Jun 10, 2023

Bellevue’s newest public art piece, which completes the northeast gateway at Downtown Park, will set the stage for dancers, donuts and DJ beats on Saturday, June 24, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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East King News area weekly mass times

By East King News | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the East King News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.