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Sammamish River Bridge re-opens following sinkhole and road collapse | UPDATE

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Sammamish River Bridge re-opens following sinkhole and road collapse | UPDATE

Inspections have verified that the bridge and roadway base are sound.

Puget Sound prepares for the big one

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

68th Avenue Northeast bridge closed in Kenmore

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68th Avenue Northeast bridge closed in Kenmore

The closure occurred because of a road failure as a result of construction for the city’s bridge replacement…

Cole Quinn of Mount Si High School won first place in the camera phone category. Courtesy photo.

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Inglemoor students selected as winners in state photography competition

The exhibit of 33 photographs are currently at the Seattle Art Museum.

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

County set to test long-range electric buses

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County set to test long-range electric buses

The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.

Bothell buys time to preserve Shelton View Forest

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Bothell buys time to preserve Shelton View Forest

Citizens encouraged the council to renew its commitment to preserving green space in the city.

Bothell City Hall. Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Bothell council unanimously passes city budget

City faces financial challenges in meeting demand for, and cost of, services with current revenues.

Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.

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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

New hotel breaks ground in Kenmore’s Saint Edward Park

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New hotel breaks ground in Kenmore’s Saint Edward Park

The old seminary building in the park will be preserved and turned into a lodge, opening in 2020.

North Creek High School junior Austin Mitchell learns to fly using a $14,000 Redbird flight simulator in Northshore School District’s new Introduction to Aviation class. Photo courtesy of Northshore School District.

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Northshore School District lets students soar in new aviation class

New aviation class prepares students for takeoff at North Creek High School.

Bothell’s Colossal Boss releases debut single since their name change. Photo courtesy of Colossal Boss

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Bothell’s Colossal Boss releases debut single, ‘Thinkin’ and Drinkin’’

This is the band’s first single since its name change.

The 2019-20 county budget of $11.7 billion dollars passed by the King County Council. The King County budget priorities are affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, local services, expanding transit access and options, environment, parks and recreation, and equity an health. Graphic courtesy of King County

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King County council passes 2019-20 budget

Budget priorities include affordable housing and homelessness, public safety and expanding transit access and options.

Firefighter Tyler Griffith sits in the driver’s seat wearing a Santa cap. Local firefighters will be decorating a fire engine this year as they drive around gathering donations and meeting with residents. Photo courtesy of the city of Bothell

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Local firefighters bring Santa to Bothell

Local IAFF members will tour around Bothell this December, collecting donations for Hopelink.

The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Aaron Kunkler/Staff Photo

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National report outlines climate change’s course for the Northwest

More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.

Bothell, Kenmore communities celebrate holiday season

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Bothell, Kenmore communities celebrate holiday season

Both cities had tree lighting ceremonies during the first weekend of December.

Bothell buys back proposed hotel land

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Bothell buys back proposed hotel land

A development deal to bring two hotels to downtown Bothell has fallen through.

New art exhibit open at Bothell City Hall Gallery

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New art exhibit open at Bothell City Hall Gallery

Photographs by Eric Demattos will be on display from November to January.

The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing

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The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing

KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company

Seaplane bartender JT Goodman makes a cocktail during happy hour on Nov. 26. Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Seaplane Restaurant and Bar opens in Kenmore

The new eatery is open for happy hour and dinner in downtown.