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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.

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.

Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver

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.’

Daron Morris

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Daron Morris suspends campaign for King County prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Bothell amends code for accessory dwelling units

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Bothell amends code for accessory dwelling units

The city hopes to encourage development of ADUs as an affordable housing option.

Kenmore City Council seeks balance with mobile home plan

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Kenmore City Council seeks balance with mobile home plan

The council voted to preserve some parks and upzone others in 10 years.

Cirque du Soleil dazzles audience with new ‘VOLTA’ show

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Cirque du Soleil dazzles audience with new ‘VOLTA’ show

‘VOLTA’ introduces electronic music and BMX biking to tell story with universal theme.

Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Tasveer South Asian Film Festival sheds light on underrepresented stories

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Tasveer South Asian Film Festival sheds light on underrepresented stories

TSAFF focuses on Pakistan in this year’s film festival.

Bothell detectives investigate the suspicious shooting on Sept. 18. Police remained at the scene for more than six hours. Photos courtesy of the Bothell Police Department

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Bothell police arrest shooting suspect, search for rifle

The suspect allegedly used a rifle in the assault, which was described as an AK-47.

Gun control initative set for November ballots

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Gun control initative set for November ballots

Proponents believe initiative would increase safety; opponents believe it infringes on rights.

Greg McClellan of Kirkland completes his 48-hour long concept album after almost 20 years. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Kirkland man creates 48-hour long concept album

Greg McClellan finishes what may be the world’s longest album in dedication to his lifelong friend.

Bothell man pleads guilty to sex crimes involving 14-year-old

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Bothell man pleads guilty to sex crimes involving 14-year-old

Defendant met and groomed victim online, traveled to California for sex and produced child porn.

FEMA Region 10 Headquarters, Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) staff monitor flood activities in Washington and Oregon during heavy rains in November 2006 that flooded many Western Washington rivers, homes, communities and towns. Photo courtesy of Marvin Nauman, FEMA

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FEMA encourages year-round disaster preparedness

National Preparedness Month, on the tail end of hurricane season, encourages locals to be mindful.