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Jury finds John Reed guilty in murders of his Oso neighbors

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Jury finds John Reed guilty in murders of his Oso neighbors

Patrick Shunn, who worked in Kirkland, and Monique Patenaude were shot to death after a long-running dispute with…

Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot

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Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot

Students say the mascot glorifies the Confederacy while detractors say it honors Revolutionary War.

Eastside firefighters respond to early morning apartment fire in Kirkland

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Eastside firefighters respond to early morning apartment fire in Kirkland

There were no injuries but the buidling will be uninhabitable for the next several weeks.

Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events

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Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events

Five area service providers recently hosted a joint event to educate community members about the impacts of homelessness.

Kirkland honors local veterans

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Kirkland honors local veterans

A Memorial Day tradition continues, with the help of volunteers.

Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

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Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

How David Bazan’s religious roots set the stage for his band’s very relevant return.

Photo by Matt Phelps

Opinion

President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan

What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…

Young environmentalists urge plastic straw ban

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Young environmentalists urge plastic straw ban

Kirkland students hope to take their message across the Eastside, then statewide.

Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife

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Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife

In the wake of a deadly cougar attack near North Bend here’s some tips on staying safe.

Shot fired at local pot shop robbery

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Shot fired at local pot shop robbery

Unknown suspects shot at an investigating customer during a robbery at Higher Leaf Monday night.

Roza Irrigation District manager Scott Revell inspects a water gauge in the lower Yakima Valley. If a drought pump is installed in Kachess Lake it would mean a more reliable source of water for crops in the valley. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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Puget Sound residents worried about Kachess Lake plan

A pump to supply much-needed water to Eastern Washington during droughts could affect recreation.

Murray introduces new bill to combat child care cost

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Murray introduces new bill to combat child care cost

The bill would ensure families pay no more than seven percent of income toward child care

Candidates file for state, federal offices

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Candidates file for state, federal offices

Twenty-nine candidates are challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell.

Shifting SIFF

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Shifting SIFF

How the Seattle International Film Festival went from being yet another festival dominated by male directors to a…

Everyday Athlete’s new location is at 264 Central Way. Photos courtesy of Everyday Athlete

Business

Kirkland sports apparel store moves downtown

Everyday Athlete sees community support after a big move from Juanita.

This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons

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Can King County win its lawsuit against Big Oil?

Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

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Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

Seattle has passed a head tax to help fund homelessness services.

Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction

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Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction

Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.

Eastside environmentalists turn up the heat on climate change

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Eastside environmentalists turn up the heat on climate change

Residents are concerned about King County not meeting its greenhouse gas emissions targets.

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

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Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.