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While King County Metro has been testing out several trial electric buses since since 2016, the agency aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2040. Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr

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King County Rolls on With Its Electric Bus Fleet Plans

With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.

From near and far, teams are enjoying Junior Softball World Series

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From near and far, teams are enjoying Junior Softball World Series

Event runs through Aug. 4 at Everest Park

King County youth detention center moves forward despite opposition

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King County youth detention center moves forward despite opposition

As community criticism of the project mounts, King County tries to take a middle road.

Juanita Friday Market offers a taste of summer

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Juanita Friday Market offers a taste of summer

Farmers, musicians, beach-goers and more come together for weekly community event in Kirkland.

King County Council is proposing measures that would impact gun storage and sales. Photo by zaphad1/Flickr

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King County council members push safe storage gun regulation

Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.

Kirkland reopens Edith Moulton Park to public after renovation

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Kirkland reopens Edith Moulton Park to public after renovation

Boardwalks, off-leash dog trails, a picnic pavilion, a play structure and a restroom were added.

A video has surfaced which shows a trainer at Bothell’s Academy of Canine Behavior hitting a dog with a plastic bat.

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Snohomish County: Claims of animal abuse against Bothell kennel not substantiated

A video showing a trainer using a plastic bat to train a dog was not animal abuse, county…

Air quality is worse in the west due to bigger wildfires

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Air quality is worse in the west due to bigger wildfires

A study released last week shows air quality in much of the west is worsening.

Video of Bothell-based trainer hitting dog with bat prompts social media outrage

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Video of Bothell-based trainer hitting dog with bat prompts social media outrage

Kennel’s owners Jack and Colleen McDaniel said they have received hundreds of threats.

Amanda and Kevin Kearney opened the Guest House Restaurant in Kenmore earlier this year. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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Guest House gives Kenmore locals another eatery option

The restaurant is located just north of St. Edward State Park in south Kenmore.

Kirkland uncorks more than 80 Washington wines for its weekend festival

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Kirkland uncorks more than 80 Washington wines for its weekend festival

The 13th annual Kirkland Uncorked festival took place last weekend.

Where’s the music on Seattle’s Eastside?

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Where’s the music on Seattle’s Eastside?

Venues struggle to cut mustard in the booming Seattle area’s outer edges.

Historic national study reconnects participants from 1960

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Historic national study reconnects participants from 1960

Project Talent launches 58-year follow-up study focusing on Alzheimer’s disease

The reason for a cougar attack in May near North Bend which left one man dead and another injured remains a mystery after an autopsy revealed the animal had no sign of disease. Photo from publicdomainpictures.net

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Killer North Bend cougar showed no signs of disease

Autopsy sheds no light on why a cougar attacked near North Bend leaving one dead.

Tania Finlayson teamed up with Google’s Gboard team to make morse code a usable language on Android. Photo courtesy of Tania Finlayson.

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Kirkland developer with cerebral palsy creates Morse code Gboard

Tania Finlayson teamed up with Google’s Gboard team to make Morse code a usable language on Android.

Jamie Catherine Haggard (NamUs)

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Body near Maltby was missing Kenmore mother; it was homicide

Jamie Haggard went missing two years ago. The medical examiner confirmed her identity this week.

Kirkland hosts inaugural Pet-a-Palooza

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Kirkland hosts inaugural Pet-a-Palooza

Community event encouraged pet health and safety with fun activities.

An evening to remember: the night Jubal Flagg sat on my couch

Opinion

An evening to remember: the night Jubal Flagg sat on my couch

An honest review of Jubal Flagg’s comedy show, ‘Burn it Down.’

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Police seek man accused of ‘lewd act’

The act occurred at Edith Moulton Park by man in a black T-shirt, ball cap and sport shorts.

Numerous complaints against King County Sheriff’s deputies for issues like excessive force and improper search and seizure weren’t investigated due to internal misclassification, a new report says. Photo by Oran Viriyincy/Flickr

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Report finds complaints against King County sheriff’s deputies weren’t investigated

An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.