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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.

Kenmore City Council adopts budget, with 3 percent property tax increase

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Kenmore City Council adopts budget, with 3 percent property tax increase

The city is using banked capacity to fund programs and keep up with inflation.

Police say porch piracy is primarily a crime of opportunity. Many criminals will see a package as they pass by and make quick, easy money. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages

Eastside police departments spoke on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.

Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding in 2019 session

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Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding in 2019 session

Sen. Guy Palumbo of the 1st Legislative District said there’s momentum on the issue in Olympia.

King County approves gun warning sign requirement

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

KCLS launched their first podcast called The Desk Set. The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Courtesy of The Desk Set.

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KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set

Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.

Construction on Northeast 188th Street to begin this spring

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Construction on Northeast 188th Street to begin this spring

New sidewalks and bike lanes will connect Bothell High School to downtown.

The Bothell-Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, community members and staff members gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for Dr. Eugenia Lee, outside Kenmore Dental Care on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Dr. Eugenia Lee takes over Kenmore orthodontics practice

Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Lee Orthodontics on Nov 13.

The Council recognized the AFIS program as it celebrates 30 years of assisting law enforcement throughout King County. Councilmembers, AFIS staff and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht join AFIS regional manager, Carol Gillespie. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Council recognizes county’s Automated Fingerprint Information System

For three decades, AFIS has helped law enforcement solve thousands of cases.

‘This might have been a once in a generation opportunity’: Kenmore’s Lakepointe deal grinds to a halt

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‘This might have been a once in a generation opportunity’: Kenmore’s Lakepointe deal grinds to a halt

City officials unsure of what comes next for the more than 50 acre industrial site.

King County Flood Control District approves 2019 Budget on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of King County Flood Control District.

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King County Flood Control District approves $93 million budget

The 2019 District Budget will maintain current flood protection services.

Members of the Bothell Police Department and Deputy Mayor Davina Duerr pose with Beca Nistrian and Will Tinkham after the city made its proclamation for “Cup of Kindness Day” on May 1. Photo via Twitter

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Bothell nominated as a top 10 nicest place in America

Reader’s Digest held its second annual search for the nicest place in America. Bothell is a finalist.

Lakepointe is a 52-acre industrial site at the mouth of the Sammamish River and Lake Washington which the city of Kenmore has been hoping to see developed for nearly three decades. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Kenmore’s Lakepointe development talks collapse

A representative of the potential developer said it may be close to being dead.

Student veterans receive new resource center at UW Bothell

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Student veterans receive new resource center at UW Bothell

The Veterans Resource Center at UW Bothell was created after student veterans indicated they wanted a space designated…