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Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

Bothell police chief wins first Eastside Ring Off Challenge

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Bothell police chief wins first Eastside Ring Off Challenge

The Salvation Army battle included three fire and police agencies.

The gym annex of Saint Edward Seminary’s building. Reporter file photo

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Kenmore withdraws from grant agreement

The grant amounted to $750,000.

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo

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Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

By passing the ordinance, Bothell joins 35 other jurisdictions in Washington that have approved a similar ban, including the cities of Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Kirkland and Everett. File photo

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Single-use plastic carryout bags to be banned in Bothell starting April 2020

Plastic bags that don’t have accessible alternatives are exempt.

Bothell council updated on Canyon Park Subarea Plan progress

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Bothell council updated on Canyon Park Subarea Plan progress

The project seeks to further develop the area’s business park and retail/service activity centers.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.

File photo                                 I-976, results in $30 car tabs.

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Bridge remodel, Juanita Drive improvements, other Kenmore capital projects jeopardized by I-976

The city’s operating and capital budgets have question marks on them following the passage of I-976.

File photo of a pothole

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King County approves roads, bridges funding

The capital projects funding is significantly less than previous years.

Eastside election recounts

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Eastside election recounts

Bothell, Redmond, and Mercer Island council races going to recount.

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

This Bothell ballot battle is still too close to call

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This Bothell ballot battle is still too close to call

Mason Thompson trailed Leigh Henderson for two weeks. He moved ahead by two votes on Thursday.

A young girl holds up a ‘Don’t Pollute I Live Here’ sign in the crowd during the Youth Climate Strike at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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King County builds blueprint for health, climate change

The plan will inform how the Board of Health addresses climate change-related health issues.

Kenmore solidifies task force charter for financial sustainability plan

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Kenmore solidifies task force charter for financial sustainability plan

The task force is intended to assist the city in addressing a probable operating budget deficit.

Exterior of Fire Station 42. Evan Pappas/staff photo

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Bothell Fire Stations 42, 45 move closer to remodel

The city recently approved a design-build agreement.

July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger

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July’s Monroe earthquake is informing plans for future danger

Gathered by lucky accident, data from the 4.6-magnitude quake could help assess bigger hazards.

Bothell mobile home residents protest ‘substandard living conditions’

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Bothell mobile home residents protest ‘substandard living conditions’

They cite unfair rent increases and rat infestations.

Courtesy of Washington Secretary of State’s Office

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Transportation and housing among King County’s top legislative priorities in 2020

Legislature will begin meeting Jan. 12.