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Senators Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, and Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, hosted a press conference on Wednesday to introduce their bills meant to increase school safety and mental health awareness. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools

The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.

Courtesy of the Northshore School District.

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26-year principal retires from Inglemoor High

The City of Kenmore proclaimed March 5 through 9, 2018 as Vicki L. Sherwood week.

Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Lawmakers go into damage control over public records bill

Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by…

Eastside Audubon members count birds as they begin to migrate. Courtesy of Mick Thompson

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Audubon creates native plant database for locals

The database will help locals attract birds and maintain healthy populations.

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Northshore Wall of Honor nominations are due by March 15

The Northshore Wall of Honor annually recognizes the rich history of outstanding achievements of Northshore School District alumni,…

Hundreds of people gathered at a Moms Demand Action meeting for gun control at Kirkland Middle School on Feb. 25. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

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Hundreds turn out for Eastside gun-control meeting

Hundreds of people gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to rally for increased gun control.

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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure

Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.

From left, Reps. Kristine Lytton, House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, Timm Ormsby, and June Robinson announce the House Democrats’ budget proposal. <em>Photo by Josh Kelety </em>

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Democratic lawmakers unveil conflicting budget proposals

Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.

Domestic violence survivors could get new protections from workplace discrimination

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Domestic violence survivors could get new protections from workplace discrimination

The proposed bill easily passed the House of Representatives.

UW Bothell seminar aims to help students cope with climate change concerns

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UW Bothell seminar aims to help students cope with climate change concerns

The class is a different environmental class to help people who find the thought of climate change “depressing.”

Science on Wheels stops by Arrowhead Elementary

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Science on Wheels stops by Arrowhead Elementary

The Pacific Science Center’s Science on Wheels program visited Arrowhead Elementary School in Kenmore on Friday.

Human feces found in locker of UW Bothell building | Bothell blotter Jan. 30-Feb. 4

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Human feces found in locker of UW Bothell building | Bothell blotter Jan. 30-Feb. 4

The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and roundup of calls…

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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate

After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings

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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools

The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

Northshore School District announces election returns

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Northshore School District announces election returns

This week, Bothell and Kenmore residents voted on two Northshore School District levies and one bond addressing increasing…

Roland Lindstrom celebrates his 85th birthday. <em>Courtesy of Gretchen Pigott</em>

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Kenmore to remember art show co-founder Lindstrom

Roland Lindstrom died at the age of 88 on Jan. 17 and will be remembered at a memorial…

Photo by Kathryn Decker/Flickr

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State legislators look to “ban the box”

The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

Andy McCormick, Seth Truscott and Amit Kulkarni watch birds at an Eastside Audubon event in March 2013. Mick Thompson, Eastside Audubon

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A bird in the hand is worth two at the beach

Eastside Audubon hosts a program on coastal raptors.

Bothell student wins online stock market challenge

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Bothell student wins online stock market challenge

Mowrey was able to turn $100,000 into $112,857 in 10 weeks and beat the S& P 500 average…

Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.