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Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Northshore Fire benefit charge before voters on Feb. 12

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Northshore Fire benefit charge before voters on Feb. 12

Continuation will provide funding for six years.

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

Bellevue and Issaquah are among Eastside cities that use exemption as an incentive

Songwriter group to hold showcase to benefit incoming Kirkland shelter

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Songwriter group to hold showcase to benefit incoming Kirkland shelter

The showcase will be from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Den Coffee Shop in Bothell.

Snow hits lowland areas of King County

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Snow hits lowland areas of King County

More snow could fall Friday evening.

Kenmore council discusses regional issues with King County’s Dembowski

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Kenmore council discusses regional issues with King County’s Dembowski

Aquatic centers and affordable housing were among the topics of the meeting with the King County Councilmember.

PopUp Storywalk blends books and nature in Northshore

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PopUp Storywalk blends books and nature in Northshore

The program combines the joy of reading with the beauty of the great outdoors.

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

The Kenmore City Council announced Suzanne Greathouse and Nathan Loutsis as the newest members of the Planning Commission. Loutsis is the first student to join the commission. Photo courtesy of the City of Kenmore.

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Inglemoor’s Loutsis joins Planning Commission

Nathan Loutsis is the first high school student to serve on a commission in Kenmore.

Eastside legislators and mayors discuss priorities for 2019

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Eastside legislators and mayors discuss priorities for 2019

The East King County Chamber Coalition hosted a panel on housing and transportation on Jan. 8.

Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

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Snohomish County moves to sue opioid manufacturer

The County Council voted Monday to authorize a lawsuit against corporations and medical providers.

‘Bothell is in the Super Bowl’

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‘Bothell is in the Super Bowl’

Local guy Hekker will punt (or throw one?) for the Rams.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.

A tractor moves to push trash away from where it was emptied from a cargo trailer atop the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. An eighth and final section of the landfill is almost ready to come online, extending the life of the landfill through 2028. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

Kenmore bridge project impacted by federal government shutdown

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Kenmore bridge project impacted by federal government shutdown

City is working with WSDOT on a construction window for the bridge.

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the State Route 99 viaduct three days before its closure. Andy Bronson/The Herald

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Week one of ‘Viadoom’ is viadud on Eastside

WSDOT works with commuters to minimize impacts during Seattle’s longest major highway closure.