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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo

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New King County Council members sworn in

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

Current state of 68th Avenue Northeast. Staff photo/Blake Peterson

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Utility work on 68th Ave., Juanita Drive in Kenmore to start this quarter

Each project is making renovations intending to benefit pedestrian and bicycle safety.

Photo of Community Transit. Reporter file photo courtesy of Lizz Giordano, The Herald

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Sound Transit updates Kenmore council on bus service project

The transportation agency discussed its 2020 plans.

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Updates on Bothell’s Safe and Secure levy, city finances

Bothell City Council heard progress at its last meeting of 2019.

Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

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Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

New auditor’s report shows schools have not reported accurate vaccination data.

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Judge Mara Rozzano was ceremonially sworn in by superior court judge George Appel during the Bothell City Council meeting on Dec. 3. Photo courtesy of city of Bothell

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Bothell gets a new judge

The Bothell municipal court’s judge position was filled by Mara Rozzano.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

Staff photo/Blake Peterson                                The agreement impacts, in addition to Bothell, Woodinville Fire & Rescue and the Shoreline and Northshore Fire Departments.

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Bothell fire changing training practices through interlocal agreement

The agreement is seeking to improve training standards.

Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

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Bothell man arrested after driving on I-90 in vehicle stolen from Sound Transit site

The man was not intoxicated at the time but has previously been convicted for other vehicular misconduct.

The historic Ericksen House, located at 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, was one of two historic houses offered to anyone who could move them off the property. File photo.

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Bothell-Kenmore Reporter’s top 10 most-viewed web stories of 2019

From criminal activity to haunted houses, these stories received the most clicks on our website.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Who owns King County forestlands?

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Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Man throws bike at parked car | Police Blotter

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Man throws bike at parked car | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Dec. 10-16.

Bellevue residents Marko and Karla Ilicic play a hockey game in the Topgolf Swing Suite inside Forum Social House. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Forum Social House opens in Bellevue

Eastside gets new nightclub, mini golf, swing suites.