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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.

‘Red, White and Bothell’: City celebrates Fourth of July

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‘Red, White and Bothell’: City celebrates Fourth of July

The traditional Freedom Festival Parade ran down a revitalized Main Street.

AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

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AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

The many hurdles from farm to table

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The many hurdles from farm to table

From environmental regulations to expensive land, local farmers have a lot on their plate

Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

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King County Council passes sexual harassment reform policy

Specifics of each agency’s protocols and funding for training still need to be sorted out.

A connected corridor

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A connected corridor

Local officials, transit representatives discuss construction, funding progress on I-405 projects.

Downtown Bellevue/File photo

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Housing is still a problem in America

A Harvard report shows the housing market is still hard on low and moderate income residents.

Wyman addresses accusations of deceptive signature-gathering

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Wyman addresses accusations of deceptive signature-gathering

Washington secretary of state, Kim Wyman, outlines the rights and limitations of petitioners.

Bothell City Hall. File photo

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Bothell City Council places public safety measures on ballot

A levy will support police and fire operations, and a bond will help rebuild two fire stations.