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Updates on Bothell’s Safe and Secure levy, city finances

Bothell City Council heard progress at its last meeting of 2019.

Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

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Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

New auditor’s report shows schools have not reported accurate vaccination data.

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Judge Mara Rozzano was ceremonially sworn in by superior court judge George Appel during the Bothell City Council meeting on Dec. 3. Photo courtesy of city of Bothell

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Bothell gets a new judge

The Bothell municipal court’s judge position was filled by Mara Rozzano.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

Staff photo/Blake Peterson                                The agreement impacts, in addition to Bothell, Woodinville Fire & Rescue and the Shoreline and Northshore Fire Departments.

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Bothell fire changing training practices through interlocal agreement

The agreement is seeking to improve training standards.

Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

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Bothell man arrested after driving on I-90 in vehicle stolen from Sound Transit site

The man was not intoxicated at the time but has previously been convicted for other vehicular misconduct.

The historic Ericksen House, located at 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, was one of two historic houses offered to anyone who could move them off the property. File photo.

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Bothell-Kenmore Reporter’s top 10 most-viewed web stories of 2019

From criminal activity to haunted houses, these stories received the most clicks on our website.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Who owns King County forestlands?

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Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Man throws bike at parked car | Police Blotter

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Man throws bike at parked car | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Dec. 10-16.

Bellevue residents Marko and Karla Ilicic play a hockey game in the Topgolf Swing Suite inside Forum Social House. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Forum Social House opens in Bellevue

Eastside gets new nightclub, mini golf, swing suites.

Exterior of Kenmore City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Kenmore

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Kenmore establishes loan, grant programs for drainage-issue mitigation

The ordinance establishing the enterprise was approved in a 6-1 council vote.

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Bothell man dies in I-5 crash in Mountlake Terrace

The man, 28, reportedly was not wearing a seatbelt when the vehicle struck a bridge abutment.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                The interim site is located at 6532 Northeast Bothell Way.

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Kenmore still looking for a permanent public works shop location

The city council recently approved the continued use of the interim site.

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

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Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to Spokane rail line

An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                The parks department is responsible for about 400 acres’ worth of parks in Bothell.

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Parks department: Bothell almost completely pesticide, herbicide-free

The department updated the council on chemical use at a recent council meeting.

Kenmore approves ARCH work program, budget

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Kenmore approves ARCH work program, budget

The city council unanimously approved both at its Dec. 9 meeting.