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Aerial view of the Amtrak Cascades train derailment in 2017 near DuPont, Wash. Courtesy Wikipedia

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Amtrak, Sound Transit and the state all named in derailment lawsuit

It was filed on behalf of the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in the 2017 crash.

Courtesy photo                                Charlene Freeman, a local artist and owner of Bothell’s Cloud 9 Art School, will launch the first Bothell Art Scene with Ken Stodola and Hannah Waters March 12.

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Local artists to launch Bothell Art Scene this spring

The first art walk will be March 12.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

Mitchell Atencio/staff photo                                 Cynthia Bemis displays one of the rocks she found in her years as an administrator in the Bothell Rocks, in Lynnwood on Feb. 20.

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Bothell and Kenmore rock painting groups inspire community and creativity

Rock painting groups have grown in popularity over the last five years, inspiring local groups to connect.

Kenmore Police Department vehicles. Samantha Pak/staff photo

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Two people receive life-threatening injuries after Kenmore Town Market stabbings

They were transported to Harborview Medical Center.

Staff photo/Blake Peterson                                 Bothell city manager Jennifer Phillips gave a State of the City address at a Feb. 19 Bothell-Kenmore Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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‘We have to look at the long term’: Bothell city manager gives state of Bothell address

Bothell city manager Jennifer Phillips gave the annual speech at a recent chamber luncheon.

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

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‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

Clarence Moriwaki shares how we can stand up for each other and not have history repeat itself.

File photo                                Log Boom Park (pictured) is one of two Walkways & Waterways projects discussed at the Feb. 10 Kenmore City Council meeting. It will be discussed again at a Feb. 26 open house event. If all goes according to schedule, site renovations could be seen through by June 2021.

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Kenmore’s Squire’s Landing, Log Boom Park renovations almost done

Residents can see updated design work at a Feb. 26 open house at Kenmore City Hall.

NSD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presents the third annual State of the Schools on Feb. 5. Madison Miller/staff photo

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NSD holds third annual State of Our Schools event

Dr. Michelle Reid updates community on what the district has accomplished over the past year and what’s on…

Photo courtesy of Suzan DelBene                                Dana Van Buecken and Suzan DelBene team up to combat the drug pricing issue.

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Kenmore woman advocates for better drug pricing at SOTU

Rep. Suzan DelBene and Dana VanBuecken discuss drug pricing prior to the State of the Union address.

Bothell and Kenmore housing market shows early signs of spring

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Bothell and Kenmore housing market shows early signs of spring

A snapshot of the local real estate market.

Skater Park Art Exhibit opens at Kenmore City Hall

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Skater Park Art Exhibit opens at Kenmore City Hall

Arts of Kenmore, City Hall and 4Culture collaborated to bring the Skate Park Street Art Exhibit to Kenmore.

The Bothell parks and recreation repartment updates the PROS Plan every six years. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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Bothell approves PROS plan

The plan, which outlines potential city projects and other community goals, covers six years.

Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

‘It’s a difficult decision’: Kenmore ends proposed St. Edward’s athletic field project

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‘It’s a difficult decision’: Kenmore ends proposed St. Edward’s athletic field project

The council voted 4-3 in favor of stopping the project.