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County set to test long-range electric buses

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County set to test long-range electric buses

The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.

The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Aaron Kunkler/Staff Photo

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National report outlines climate change’s course for the Northwest

More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.

Bothell buys back proposed hotel land

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Bothell buys back proposed hotel land

A development deal to bring two hotels to downtown Bothell has fallen through.

King County approves gun warning sign requirement

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

‘This might have been a once in a generation opportunity’: Kenmore’s Lakepointe deal grinds to a halt

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‘This might have been a once in a generation opportunity’: Kenmore’s Lakepointe deal grinds to a halt

City officials unsure of what comes next for the more than 50 acre industrial site.

Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

Kenmore approves draft Lakepointe parameters

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Kenmore approves draft Lakepointe parameters

The draft agreement provides a broad range of options for the city and developer to explore

Bothell’s smallest brewery earns “Best of Northshore” award

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Bothell’s smallest brewery earns “Best of Northshore” award

The micro-brewery has been pumping out the goods for more than eight years.

Across the state there are 20 cities with more than 15,000 residents that require recycling services. Of these, all but two are in King County, with the remaining two residing in Snohomish County. File photo

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Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost

Cities with embedded recycling service increase rates to cover costs of “free” service

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

October beer festivals kick off the season

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October beer festivals kick off the season

McMenamins held its annual Oktoberfest event last weekend, but there’s more on the way.

Salmon can be seen all across the Eastside

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Salmon can be seen all across the Eastside

Chinook and coho salmon will be returning to their spawning grounds through early November.

Gun control initative set for November ballots

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Gun control initative set for November ballots

Proponents believe initiative would increase safety; opponents believe it infringes on rights.

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118 unit townhouse project coming to Canyon Park

MJS Investors are working to build out a townhouse development in Bothell’s Canyon Park neighborhood in a cluster…

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Former Tully’s locations spring back to life

Following the coffee chain’s collapse earlier this year, other Eastside businesses are moving in.

Main Street in downtown Bothell reopened after a fire and construction in April. Evan Pappas/staff photo

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Bothell Main Street business bouncing back after construction

After a fire and construction slowed business, many merchants are seeing people return.

Office space is still tight on the Eastside

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Office space is still tight on the Eastside

That hasn’t stopped Google and Facebook from looking to expand.

Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

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Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

Puget Sound Energy representatives presented an annual update to their integrated resource plan.

With Lakepointe study complete, Kenmore hopes for development

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With Lakepointe study complete, Kenmore hopes for development

Kenmore has been trying to entice a developer to build on Lakepointe for nearly three decades.

New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

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New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

The federal government hopes to rebuild a dwindling Washington grizzly population.