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Construction starts Thursday on 228th Street Southeast

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Construction starts Thursday on 228th Street Southeast

Work crews begin short-term construction at 7:30 a.m. and need good weather to finish by Feb. 8.

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

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Snohomish County moves to sue opioid manufacturer

The County Council voted Monday to authorize a lawsuit against corporations and medical providers.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

One suspect detained after construction site trespass in Bothell

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One suspect detained after construction site trespass in Bothell

Bothell Police still investigating motive for incident.

Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.

A tractor moves to push trash away from where it was emptied from a cargo trailer atop the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. An eighth and final section of the landfill is almost ready to come online, extending the life of the landfill through 2028. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Kenmore bridge project impacted by federal government shutdown

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Kenmore bridge project impacted by federal government shutdown

City is working with WSDOT on a construction window for the bridge.

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the State Route 99 viaduct three days before its closure. Andy Bronson/The Herald

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Week one of ‘Viadoom’ is viadud on Eastside

WSDOT works with commuters to minimize impacts during Seattle’s longest major highway closure.

Bothell presents ‘state of the city’

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Bothell presents ‘state of the city’

Goals for 2019 include fiscal and environmental sustainability.

“The Clean House” cast. From left: Terry Boyd, Carolynne Wilcox, Cindy Giese French, Devika Bhagwat, and Amy Gentry. Hey Mahea! Photography.

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A new theatre company comes to Kenmore

As If Theatre Company will debut its first production on Feb. 8.

Eastside group Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) participated in the Womxn’s March for the third time on Jan. 19. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos

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Thousands march in third annual Seattle Women’s March

Marchers include residents from the Eastside

Kenmore council names new plannning commissioners

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Kenmore council names new plannning commissioners

The commission will have its first student member.

King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Jan. 7.

King County Council proclaims January as Martin Luther King Jr. Month

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King County Council proclaims January as Martin Luther King Jr. Month

This year’s theme is “affirmative action equals justice.”

Bothell sends 1st District legislators off to Olympia

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Bothell sends 1st District legislators off to Olympia

The long session started Jan. 14.

Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

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Microsoft will invest $500 million toward regional housing

About $225 million will subsidize middle income housing in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Renton and Sammamish

46th district legislators listen to Kenmore residents’ concerns

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46th district legislators listen to Kenmore residents’ concerns

Issues range from tobacco to transportation to climate change.

Bill proposed in support of marijuana in schools

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Bill proposed in support of marijuana in schools

Students would be able to medicate at school.

Students at Northshore School District will now be allowed to bike to school. Sound Publishing file photo

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NSD clears the way for many elementary students to bike to school

NSF fundraises to install bike racks at elementary schools.