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Articles by Matt Phelps
Former King County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Urquhart has a commanding lead over incumbent Sheriff Steve Strachan
Strachan concedes to Urquhart in Sheriff’s race
By Matt Phelps • November 9, 2012 11:55 am

Incumbent King County Sheriff Steve Strachan officially conceded to longtime department spokesman John Urquhart late Thursday night in the race for a one-year term for the position.

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King County
Ferguson is apparent winner in Attorney General race,...
By Matt Phelps • November 8, 2012 3:45 pm

With new election numbers showing King County Council member Bob Ferguson with a nearly 200,000 vote lead over fellow councilman Reagan Dunn for Attorney General, King County Executive Dow Constantine has begun talking about a replacement for Freguson.

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Congressional candidate Suzan DelBene speaks at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland during an election night party.
Early election results show DelBene, McAuliffe and Urquhart,...
By Matt Phelps • November 6, 2012 11:36 pm

The first results from the 2012 general election were released at 8:15 p.m. by King County and Snohomish County Elections Tuesday evening with Democrats having a big night.

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Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb.
Woman files wrongful termination suit against Bothell mayor,...
By Matt Phelps • November 3, 2012 2:23 am

A former employee of the North Creek Law Firm in Bothell is suing the business, Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb and his wife Kim, for wrongful termination and invasion of privacy in connection with an alleged two-year affair between the employee and the mayor.

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Jirius Isaacs
Kenmore Action Network aims to help communication between...
By Matt Phelps • November 1, 2012 4:56 pm

Kenmore is one of the youngest cities in the state. Incorporated in 1998, the municipality has had many issues to work through, such as building a city hall, defining the direction of the city and dealing with the normal taxes, economy and maintenance issues of the last decade.

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Trudi Inslee
Washington’s 1st Congressional District race one of most...
By Matt Phelps • October 27, 2012 2:00 pm

The 2010 United States Census resulted in a shift of 12 congressional seats across 18 states, including Washington.

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Bothell High School Cougars
Skyline rides 34-0 half-time lead to 4A KingCo...
By Matt Phelps • October 26, 2012 12:04 pm

Something had to give. Bothell came into the 4A KingCo title game on a five game win streak, defeating every in-league opponent they faced to climb out of an 0-3 start.

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Federal grants to provide $5.7 million for Bothell and Kenmore transportation projects
Federal grants to provide $5.7 million for Bothell...
By Matt Phelps • October 25, 2012 7:15 pm

The Puget Sound Regional Council’s Executive Board approved the 2013-2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program on Oct. 25, which will bring $7.9 billion to planned projects in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.

Bothell and Kenmore are slated to receive $5.7 million alone.

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Inglemoor High School
Inglemoor loses to Newport during 4A KingCo dual-meet...
By Matt Phelps • October 25, 2012 11:49 am

The Inglemoor High School girls swim team lost to Newport during the 4A KingCo dual-meet championship 130-55 Tuesday at Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island. But head coach Perry Dolan knew going into the meet it would be a tall order to beat the Knights’ depth.

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The Sammamish River Bridge is a main thoroughfare between Kirkland and Kenmore.
Kenmore’s TBD decides to forego Sammamish River Bridge...
By Matt Phelps • October 24, 2012 3:16 pm

The City of Kenmore’s Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Board decided Monday night that it will not go forward with tolls on the Sammamish River Bridge during its regularly scheduled meeting.

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The 2012 ChiliFest
Bothell’s ChiliFest raises money, food for Hopelink
By Matt Phelps • October 24, 2012 12:52 pm

The 2012 ChiliFest, produced by the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce, announced Wednesday that the event raised more than $479 and 230 pounds of food for Hopelink.

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Part of a construction project on the University of Washington Bothell campus.
UW Bothell reports enrollment growth, campus expansion
By Matt Phelps • October 23, 2012 4:14 pm

Higher education is important for a society and an economy to grow. The University of Washington’s Bothell campus is doing its part in that circle with steady growth since it opened in 2007. This academic year has been no different as the school’s enrollment grew a robust 12 percent.

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Darrin Laufasa helped the Bothell High School football team to win the Crest Division title of 4A KingCo Friday against Woodinville High School.
Bothell clinches Crest title with big win against...
By Matt Phelps • October 20, 2012 10:31 am

It has been a season of highs and lows for the Bothell High School football team.

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ChiliFest patrons make their way around from table-to-table during the sixth annual event.
Bothell ChiliFest winners for 2012
By Matt Phelps • October 18, 2012 11:43 am

The sixth annual ChiliFest was held Oct. 11 at the Evergreen Washelli in downtown Bothell.

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Clockwise
Local high school students excel at flat-water kayaking
By Matt Phelps • October 18, 2012 11:31 am

Ben Karlinsey and Dean Patrick have never met. Karlinsey recently moved to Kenmore from Gig Harbor while Patrick has spent most of his life in Bothell.

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Luis Moscoso and Mark Davies are running for Pos. 2 in the First Legislative District.
Redistricting adds challenges for First District candidates
By Matt Phelps • October 18, 2012 11:09 am

The changing of district lines adds confusion for voters and gives an element of the unknown to the first election for candidates. Both issues play a big part in the race for Position No. 2 in the First Legislative District.

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Bastyr University student Jamie Kunkle gets his makeup for Haunted Trails painted on by students Phonexay Simon.
Haunted Trails’ last weekend of the season
By Matt Phelps • October 17, 2012 2:17 pm

Bastyr University’s annual “Haunted Trails” last weekend of the season begins Friday.

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Bastyr University student Breanna Vick has a friend help her with makeup as she prepares to take part in Haunted Trails on the school’s campus in Kenmore. Haunted Trails is in its 14th year and just one of the many Halloween events taking place around the city.
Halloween haunts and happenings in Bothell and Kenmore
By Matt Phelps • October 17, 2012 2:11 pm

Ghosts, ghouls and gremlins will be galavanting through the streets of Kenmore and Bothell in two weeks. But both cities have hauntingly good events for all ages.

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Bothell man suspected of being “Tour de Banks” robber awaiting charges
Bothell man suspected of being “Tour de Banks”...
By Matt Phelps • October 15, 2012 8:28 pm

A Bothell man suspected of being the “Tour de Banks” robber was ordered to be held in King County Jail on $800,000 bail Saturday.

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Kenmore officials are considering a first-of-its-kind city-implemented toll on the Sammamish River Bridge to fund worn out streets and bridges. City officials say several large cracks on the east bridge
City of Kenmore considers vehicle fee, toll on...
By Matt Phelps • October 15, 2012 4:33 pm

Kenmore officials are considering a first-of-its-kind city-implemented toll on the Sammamish River Bridge, along with a vehicle fee to fund worn out streets and bridges.

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