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Bothell, Kenmore look at preliminary budgets for next two years

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Bothell, Kenmore look at preliminary budgets for next two years

Both are facing challenges with rising costs and insufficient revenues.

Across the state there are 20 cities with more than 15,000 residents that require recycling services. Of these, all but two are in King County, with the remaining two residing in Snohomish County. File photo

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Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost

Cities with embedded recycling service increase rates to cover costs of “free” service

Assault accusations conflict at Bothell Health Care | Police blotter

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Assault accusations conflict at Bothell Health Care | Police blotter

The Bothell police blotter for Oct. 2 through Oct. 4.

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…

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Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist struggled with cancer for decades

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

Legislative candidates talk testing, taxes at Northshore voters’ forum

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Legislative candidates talk testing, taxes at Northshore voters’ forum

The focus was on education issues, including funding and preparing students for the future.

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Locals learn tips for a new age of crime

The National Cyber Security Alliance emphasizes prevention as cyber crime is on the rise.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Northshore plans veterans memorial at Pop Keeney Stadium

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Northshore plans veterans memorial at Pop Keeney Stadium

Veterans are raising money to honor local men and women who died while serving in the military.

Bothell celebrates reopening of Beardslee Boulevard

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Bothell celebrates reopening of Beardslee Boulevard

The city hosted a ribbon cutting on Oct. 4.

Richard Olson and Susan Gardner bookend the new sign. Photo courtesy of Richard Olson.

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‘Welcome to Bothell’ sign returns to city

Community funds new welcome sign.

October beer festivals kick off the season

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October beer festivals kick off the season

McMenamins held its annual Oktoberfest event last weekend, but there’s more on the way.

Salmon can be seen all across the Eastside

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Salmon can be seen all across the Eastside

Chinook and coho salmon will be returning to their spawning grounds through early November.

DelBene named co-chair of Congressional App Challenge

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DelBene named co-chair of Congressional App Challenge

The congresswoman will also host an “Appathon” in conjunction with the challenge on Oct. 13 and 14 and…

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

Bothell City Hall. Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Bothell goes to voters for public safety investments

A levy and bond on the November ballot would increase police and fire funding.

The source of the fire was combustible material on the third-story balcony. Investigators could not determine a heat source. Photo courtesy of the Bothell Fire Department

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UPDATE: Bothell apartment fire has undetermined cause

Investigators found the source of the fire but could not determined what started it.

Ivy Jacobsen, now a Bothell police officer, spoke about being a survivor of sexual abuse at her graduation from Lake Stevens High School in 2014. (Photo by Ian Terry / Herald File)

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This Bothell police officer was believed; her abuser is in prison

Vocal victims are brave, but rare. ‘We’re not in a changed world yet.’