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Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

Courtesy photo                                Tim Sellard has been collecting records for the past 50 years.

Life

Kenmore man to share love of record collecting at Vinyl & Brew event

Vinyl Brew will have about eight vendors and more than 7,000 records.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Clyde Ford speaks at Bellevue First United Methodist Church. One of the things he spoke about was how other countries have approached the topic of race and racism. Samantha Pak/staff photo

Opinion

We need to, but how do we talk about race? | Windows and Mirrors

Racism is still an issue in this country. How can we have constructive conversations to move forward and…

Paralyzed as a teen, she faces life with grace and purpose

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Paralyzed as a teen, she faces life with grace and purpose

Loa Griesbach’s days revolve around family, work, adventure, fashion, blogging — and her ventilator.

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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

Photo courtesy of Kenmore Complete Count Committee                                From left to right: Committee members Liz Thompson, Francesca Ty Abellera, Pamela Loaiza and Ginna Hernandez tabling last summer.

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Kenmore works to promote Census participation in North King County

Though primarily based in Kenmore, the group is partnered with nearby cities like Bothell and Woodinville.

Posteroanterior and Lateral Chest Radiographs, January 19, 2020 (Illness Day 4).No thoracic abnormalities were noted (Snohomish Health District)

News

How is the 2019 novel Coronavirus impacting the Eastside?

Low risk, misinformation, racial profiling and North Bend quarantine.

Screenshot from paradisofestival.com.

Arts

Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit

Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…

Kenmore selects Dixon as Walkways & Waterways project artist

Life

Kenmore selects Dixon as Walkways & Waterways project artist

Of the 16 submissions, Dixon was one of two artists and one artist team to be interviewed for…

Bothell City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Bothell

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Youths now allowed to serve on Bothell’s arts commission, parks and rec board

Membership opportunities were expanded by city council at its Jan. 21 meeting.

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Throw in the towel on Matt Shea

Opinion

Throw in the towel on Matt Shea

Majority Democrats realize contentious representative is staying

Centro Cultural Mexicano exhibit opens doors to discussions on immigration, border issues

Life

Centro Cultural Mexicano exhibit opens doors to discussions on immigration, border issues

“Border Doors” features art by students who have visited the United States-Mexico border.

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News

Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Per meeting documents, construction is expected to begin in March. Photo by Kailan Manandic/staff photo

News

Kenmore’s West Sammamish Bridge project expected to start construction in March

This comes after a year-long delay for the renovations.

Bothell-Kenmore chamber holds first general meeting of the year

Business

Bothell-Kenmore chamber holds first general meeting of the year

It took place at the Northshore Senior Center on Jan. 23.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                From left, Debra Entenman, Tana Senn, Lisa Callan, Brandi Kruse, Manka Dhingra, Patty Kurderer, Roger Goodman and My-Linh Thai at the event.

News

I-976, affordable housing, other issues discussed at legislative breakfast event

The gathering included a keynote speech from attorney general Bob Ferguson.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.