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Swain, Cogan, running unopposed, on track to secure Northshore School District director positions

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Swain, Cogan, running unopposed, on track to secure Northshore School District director positions

Results are for King and Snohomish counties.

Kenmore approves 2020 state legislative agenda

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Kenmore approves 2020 state legislative agenda

The 2020 legislative session is set for Jan. 13.

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King County Council authorizes staff to draft road levy ballot measure

The county is projected to run out of capital funding for roads and bridges by 2025.

Man caught burning toilet paper in Blyth Park restroom | Police Blotter

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Man caught burning toilet paper in Blyth Park restroom | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Oct. 8-11.

Moen named new top cop in Kenmore

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Moen named new top cop in Kenmore

Outgoing police chief Peter Horvath has been promoted to a captain position in the King County Sheriff’s Office.

King County parents are still struggling with child care

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King County parents are still struggling with child care

A new report looks at the effects on parents here and across the state.

Brother suspected of killing half-sister from Kirkland-Kenmore area

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Brother suspected of killing half-sister from Kirkland-Kenmore area

David Haggard’s bail set at $2 million, for murder of half-sister Jamie Haggard.

Bothell firefighter honored with funeral procession last week

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Bothell firefighter honored with funeral procession last week

About 50 police department vehicles and 29 fire department apparatus encompassed the motorcade.

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King County studies broadband access

A report due to the council in January could show opportunities for expansion.

Kenmore city manager names new city attorney

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Kenmore city manager names new city attorney

Dawn Reitan has represented cities for more than 26 years.

Exterior of Kenmore City Hall. Photo courtesy of city of Kenmore

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Kenmore updated on proposed regional homelessness authority

The council ultimately didn’t support or oppose the prospective jurisdiction.

UW Bothell student spits on Marine recruiter | Police Blotter

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UW Bothell student spits on Marine recruiter | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Oct. 1-5.

A new study argues that many luxury apartment units in Seattle are vacant, damaging the surrounding communities. (Screenshot on Google)

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Luxury apartments: Who’s buying King County?

Wealthy investors jack up housing prices in Seattle and beyond.

West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

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West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

The report will look at ways to keep adequate power flowing to the plant after a July spill.

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.