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The importance of being counted | Windows and Mirrors

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The importance of being counted | Windows and Mirrors

The 2020 Census is coming and that can greatly affect everything from government representation and federal funding.

Kenmore Police Department vehicles. Samantha Pak/staff photo

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Fliers linked to neo-Nazi group pinned outside Kirkland, Kenmore churches

Police were advised of the fliers.

Photo courtesy of Claire Robson                                 More than 100 people gathered for the #ClosetheCamps protest in Bothell on July 2.

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#ClosetheCamps movement draws 100-plus people in Bothell

Hallie Condit organized the local event as part of the nation-wide movement.

She’d go back to prison if it would erase her $7.6M debt

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She’d go back to prison if it would erase her $7.6M debt

Christine Hendrickson stole expensive software from Microsoft. She’ll never pay off the restitution.

UW Bothell’s oldest grad, 68: ‘I loved every minute of it’

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UW Bothell’s oldest grad, 68: ‘I loved every minute of it’

A half century after high school, Linda Ellis survived statistics and earned the respect of classmates.

Andrya Rytter, owner of Level Seven Salon in Bothell, gives Vanessa Rivera a haircut at the sixth annual Care Day at Northshore Middle School. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Care Day in Bothell serves more than 800 people in need

In its sixth year, Care Day continues to serve people and families in need on the Eastside.

Corina Pfeil, a Kenmore parent, has spent the past three years to get the law changed to allow naloxone (better known as Narcan or Evzio) in Washington high schools to help prevent on-campus opioid overdose. Photo courtesy of Governor Tom Wolf (flickr)

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Kenmore mom gets Narcan in Washington schools

Corina Pfeil has spent the past three years to make Narcan accessible to students who overdose at school.

Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

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Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

Americans all over the country including the Eastside region will gather on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.…

King and Snohomish County councils listen to brief statements from the three candidates running for the vacant Senate seat. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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Bothell’s Stanford unanimously appointed to vacant Senate seat

King and Snohomish County councils vote for Senate and House vacancies on July 1.

The updated plan intends to improve parks and recreational facilities, such as baseball fields. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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Kenmore residents seek restoration for parks and recreation facilities

The park, recreation and open space plan will be updated for the first time since 2013.

Inglewood East Shores is one of the six manufactured housing communities in Kenmore. Photo courtesy of city of Kenmore

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Kenmore prepares for long-term affordable housing options

The city arranges for future rezoning in manufactured housing communities.

Man burns paper on overpass over highway | Police Blotter

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Man burns paper on overpass over highway | Police Blotter

Police blotter for June 4-10.

Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour

Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors

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Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors

June is Pride month and PFLAG Bellevue Eastside has been supporting the local LGBTQ+ community since 1996.

King County could waive Metro fares during snowstorms

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King County could waive Metro fares during snowstorms

The fee waiver would only be allowed when the county’s Emergency Snow Network was activated.

PSE workers rebuild circuit 27 in North Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy.

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Kenmore council approves new agreement with PSE; power may finally be reliable again

A new agreement with PSE will help avoid future power outages for Kenmore businesses and residents.

Summer activities to enjoy on Kenmore’s 21st birthday

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Summer activities to enjoy on Kenmore’s 21st birthday

Two decades ago, the city was unrecognizable.

David Gray, a theatre organist from Scotland, will play a concert to benefit the Kenmore Heritage Society. All proceeds will be dedicated to bringing the history of Kenmore to the city’s three elementary schools through the StoryWalk program. Courtesy photo

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Scottish organist to play benefit concert for Kenmore Heritage Society

All proceeds will go toward bringing the city’s history elementary schools through the StoryWalk program.

The Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce honored the Country Village owner as member of the month after it closed at the beginning of June. Kailan Manandic / staff photo

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Eastside business booms with summer options

Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage

Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.