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Jim Corcoran at his home in Bothell on Oct. 18. He’s donated the land to Snohomish County, to be preserved as a park. Olivia Vanni/staff photo

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Bothell-area man donates land worth $1.5 million to county

Jim Corcoran has lived on the property since 1986. Now, it will be preserved forever as a park.

Gains made on West Sammamish Bridge remodel following year-long delay

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Gains made on West Sammamish Bridge remodel following year-long delay

Bids on the project will be coming in November.

Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

It’s part of a program to preserve the unique freshwater salmon species.

Lime e-scooters will stay in Bothell city limits until at least next year. Photo courtesy of city of Bothell

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Lime’s e-scooters to remain in Bothell until early 2020

Bothell City Council recently approved a pilot program extension.

Malena Gaces, left, and other members of Washington CAN protest unfair move-out charges and alleged discriminatory behavior outside Kitts Corner Apartments in Federal Way in 2018. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County could increase tenant protections

The council is considering ordinances designed to help renters.

The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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The smoky summer that wasn’t

While Washington had a mild season, wildfires burned near the Arctic.

Kenmore council weighs options for boathouse project

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Kenmore council weighs options for boathouse project

The boathouse is slated to open in late summer, early fall 2020.

Sheriff: Fired deputy broke policy in Bothell shooting

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Sheriff: Fired deputy broke policy in Bothell shooting

The Snohomish County sheriff wrote there was no significant threat when deputy Art Wallin killed Nickolas Peters.

Bothell council candidates talk housing, sustainability and more at forum

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Bothell council candidates talk housing, sustainability and more at forum

The event was held at the Northshore Senior Center last Monday.

Dane Scarimbolo and Dominique Torgerson run Four Horsemen Brewery in Kent. They were almost shut down in late 2017 by King County, which after years of letting them operate a brewery and taproom, decided they were in violation of county code. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Proposed winery ordinance irks King County farmers, neighbors and businesses

Concerns include more traffic, higher land prices, code enforcement and compliance.

Deputy loses job, a year after fatal shooting of Edmonds man

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Deputy loses job, a year after fatal shooting of Edmonds man

Art Wallin is no longer a Snohomish County sheriff’s deputy. He’d been on paid leave since October 2018.

Paul Brown retires Oct. 18. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Brown retires from Sound Publishing

He has worked at Sound Publishing for almost 20 years in various positions.

Several roads in King County, including the Snoqualmie Parkway, were closed when a brief snow storm struck the region last February. File photo

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More roads in King County could be plowed during winter storms

Proposal targets 70 more miles in unincorporated areas.

Balducci runs against Hirt for District 6 county council seat

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Balducci runs against Hirt for District 6 county council seat

The former Bellevue mayor is essentially running unopposed.

Woman caught on camera stealing other camera | Police Blotter

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Woman caught on camera stealing other camera | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Sept. 25-19.

Coming down to the wire: Student MMR vaccine deadline approaches

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Coming down to the wire: Student MMR vaccine deadline approaches

Students have limited time to show compliance with new MMR vaccination law before being barred from school.

‘It’s the heart of the community’: Northshore Senior Center seeking levy support for repairs

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‘It’s the heart of the community’: Northshore Senior Center seeking levy support for repairs

The levy will be voted on by the public in November.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier held a roundtable at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank on Oct. 3 to talk about the Trump administration’s plan to further change SNAP food benefits rules and reduce the number of people using them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Murray, Schrier vow to fight White House restrictions on food stamps

Senator and Representative met Oct. 3 at Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.

King County is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals, but emissions also have not been rising with population growth. File photo

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King County isn’t on track to meet emissions goals

The goals were ambitious but progress has been slow.

King County is considering ways to increase both the supply of and demand for compost to help divert organic material from the landfill. File photo

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King County wants to boost composting market

In 2018, around one-third of material sent to regional landfill could have been composted.