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Air quality is worse in the west due to bigger wildfires

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Air quality is worse in the west due to bigger wildfires

A study released last week shows air quality in much of the west is worsening.

Video of Bothell-based trainer hitting dog with bat prompts social media outrage

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Video of Bothell-based trainer hitting dog with bat prompts social media outrage

Kennel’s owners Jack and Colleen McDaniel said they have received hundreds of threats.

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman joins FTC to combat service-member and veterans charity scams

The new campaign is being released in conjunction with recent law enforcement actions by the FTC.

Where’s the music on Seattle’s Eastside?

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Where’s the music on Seattle’s Eastside?

Venues struggle to cut mustard in the booming Seattle area’s outer edges.

The reason for a cougar attack in May near North Bend which left one man dead and another injured remains a mystery after an autopsy revealed the animal had no sign of disease. Photo from publicdomainpictures.net

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Killer North Bend cougar showed no signs of disease

Autopsy sheds no light on why a cougar attacked near North Bend leaving one dead.

Jamie Catherine Haggard (NamUs)

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Body near Maltby was missing Kenmore mother; it was homicide

Jamie Haggard went missing two years ago. The medical examiner confirmed her identity this week.

Bothell, Kenmore look at affordable housing options

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Bothell, Kenmore look at affordable housing options

Discussion focuses on upzoning and preservation of existing units, including mobile homes.

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Primary voting begins Friday, and all 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

Voters in every county can return ballots via the U.S. Postal Service without paying for a stamp.

Update: Kingsgate drive-by shooter was arrested in unrelated assault

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Update: Kingsgate drive-by shooter was arrested in unrelated assault

The suspect was investigated and subsequently connected to the non-injury shooting.

Numerous complaints against King County Sheriff’s deputies for issues like excessive force and improper search and seizure weren’t investigated due to internal misclassification, a new report says. Photo by Oran Viriyincy/Flickr

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Report finds complaints against King County sheriff’s deputies weren’t investigated

An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.

Former NSD substitute sentenced for second child porn offense

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Former NSD substitute sentenced for second child porn offense

The man served as a NSD substitute teacher for 14 years until he was first arrested in 2014.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban now in effect

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

An example of a fish culvert that prevents fish from migrating through it. Creative commons

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Fish culverts ruling will increase price tag for the state

The state will be on the line for $3.7 billion for fish culvert replacements.

Kenmore opens new Moorlands Park

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Kenmore opens new Moorlands Park

The project features new ballfield renovations, restrooms, a picnic shelter and play area upgrade.

SAATWA Board President Aseem Chipalkatti gives an opening speech to those who were in attendance Sunday afternoon. Hanson Lee/staff photo.

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South Asian organizations look to take political action and advocacy to the next level

SAATWA and SAPAC are planning to push for political involvement and the political values of Washington’s South Asian…

Rabid bat found near Woodinville

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Rabid bat found near Woodinville

County health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to the bat to seek treatment.

Kenmore and Kirkland police collaborate to arrest shooting suspect

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Kenmore and Kirkland police collaborate to arrest shooting suspect

Kirkland and Kenmore police arrested a suspect in a non-injury shooting case that occurred on July 7

Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

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Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

The barrier protects a pipeline that delivers water to various Eastside cities and Seattle.

Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

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Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

The carbon fee I-1631 has gathered enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.