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Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

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Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Business

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

Northshore players earn all-league hoops honors

Sports

Northshore players earn all-league hoops honors

Inglemoor’s Lucy Young, Zach Shimek and Peter Hansen along with Bothell’s Damar Johnson-Dillard earned all-4A KingCo first-team basketball…

Scoring soccer honors

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Scoring soccer honors

Inglemoor’s Ashly Berge, left, was selected to the 4A All-State Girls Soccer second team by the Washington State…

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Former Bothell High standout Callandret working toward pro dream

Sports

Former Bothell High standout Callandret working toward pro dream

He’s competing for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G-League.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

Tretyak takes fifth at Mat Classic XXXII

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Tretyak takes fifth at Mat Classic XXXII

North Creek’s Hunter Tretyak placed fifth in the 145-pound division at the 4A state wrestling tournament on Feb.…

Sports

Inglemoor’s Laird shines at state swim and dive meet

Inglemoor’s Noah Laird placed sixth in both the 200-yard individual medley (1:56.63) and 500-yard freestyle (4:45.43) at the…

On car taxes, Sound Transit says it gets it

Opinion

On car taxes, Sound Transit says it gets it

But lawmakers and transit agency leaders are still far apart on how to cut the cost of those…

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

Driver forgot he had heroin | Bothell police blotter

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Driver forgot he had heroin | Bothell police blotter

Jan. 28

Sports

North Creek wrestlers qualify for Mat Classic

Seven North Creek wrestlers toughed it out at regionals and punched their tickets to the Mat Classic XXXII…

Reporter file photo

Sports

Teams tip into action at 4A Wes-King District boys basketball tournament

Redmond, Inglemoor, Woodinville and Jackson notched victories in the opening round of the 4A Wes-King District boys basketball…

Bothell and Kenmore housing market shows early signs of spring

Business

Bothell and Kenmore housing market shows early signs of spring

A snapshot of the local real estate market.

Sports

Bothell-Kenmore wrestlers advance to regionals

Thirteen Bothell-Kenmore wrestlers put in strong showings at the 4A KingCo championships at Juanita High and advanced to…

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

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Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

Sports

District gymnastics: Bothell’s Taylor wins bars, North Creek takes second in team standings

North Creek’s gymnastics team finished second at the 4A KingCo/District meet with a score of 172.050 on Feb.…

Kenmore council let them down | Letter

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Kenmore council let them down | Letter

On Feb. 3, the Kenmore City Council had a special meeting regarding the St. Edward ball field project.…

Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.