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Bothell city manager Jennifer Phillips interacts with Bothell and Kenmore business owners as she gives the State of the City Address at a chamber luncheon. Kailan Manandic, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter

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Bothell city manager discusses financial challenges, downtown and more in state of the city address

Jennifer Phillips gave the address on March 14 at a luncheon hosted by the Greater Bothell Chamber of…

Father who kidnapped son in Bothell at gunpoint in custody

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Father who kidnapped son in Bothell at gunpoint in custody

The boy was found safe at the suspect’s mother’s house.

As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

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As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

Lewis County has long relied on the energy needs of consumers throughout the region. That’s all about to…

Left, Terrance Lee-Hammond Jr. took his 1-year-old son Jahvell Scott, right, Thursday evening from the boy’s son. Photo courtesy of Bothell Police Department

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UPDATE: 1-year-old found safe at grandmother’s after being taken by father at gunpoint in Bothell

The Amber Alert for Jahvell Scott has been canceled.

Courtesy of Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee

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Film series educates locals on marine wildlife

The Our Coast Community Film Series will conclude with two showings on April 22 and 25.

Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

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Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

The March 14 demonstrations marked the one month anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.

Seaplane Kitchen and Bar broke ground early this year and plans to complete construction in the fall. Photo by Kailan Manandic, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter

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Seaplane construction takes off

The downtown Kenmore restaurant plans to open this fall.

Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

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Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

Hundreds celebrate youth at annual Friends of Youth luncheon.

Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Sexual assault survivors push legislative change

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

Inglemoor improv team and teachers bring the laughs

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Inglemoor improv team and teachers bring the laughs

Teachers and improv students participated in an exhibition performance on March 2.

By Taylor McAvoy

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State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property tax cut

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force

It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Washington State set to expand abortion coverage

With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next

It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

First time home-buyers: A whirlwind journey that was ‘totally worth it’ in the end

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First time home-buyers: A whirlwind journey that was ‘totally worth it’ in the end

One Eastside couple shares their experience with buying their first home.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix

The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.

Rep. Kloba with page, Thomas Monahan on Feb. 28. Courtesy Photo

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Bothell High student acts as legislative page

Thomas Monahan was a sponsored page for Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland).

By Taylor McAvoy

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Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of the public records bill

How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.

Loftium business model helps make homeowning feasible

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Loftium business model helps make homeowning feasible

The Seattle-based startup launched its work in Bothell last month.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over

Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.