Portion of West Lake Sammamish Parkway will remain closed for another six to nine weeks

Crews continue to assess and cleanup a mudslide in the 500 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast that forced the evacuation of four homes, and an indefinite road closure in Bellevue. - Chad Coleman/Bellevue Reporter
Chad Coleman/Bellevue Reporter
Crews continue to assess and cleanup a mudslide in the 500 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast that forced the evacuation of four homes, and an indefinite road closure in Bellevue.
A section of West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast, closed to vehicles since a Jan. 22 mudslide, will not reopen for six to nine weeks, Bellevue officials said Friday.

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News updated 1:06 PM February 3, 2012 1

Music in February

The Fray is coming to Paramount Theatre Bake’s Place 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., Issaquah, 425-391-3335 2-03: Butch Harrison & Good Company More: www.bakesplace.org Benaroya Hall 200 University Street, Seattle, 206-215-4800 2-02/05: Bond and Beyond – 50 Years 2-11: Andre Feriante – In the Theater of Love 2-18/19: Seattle Women’s Chorus – Shot Through the Heart 2-22/23: Itzhak Perlman with Seattle Symphony 2-24: Celebrate Asia More: www.seattlesymphony.org Dimitriou’s...

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Blogs 5:09 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Marks leads six Saints hoping to reach Tacoma | Prep sports news

Last year, Jacob Marks was just happy to be invited to the party. In 2012, he's ready to kick down the door.

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Sports 4:59 PM February 3, 2012 0

Marks leads six Saints hoping to reach Tacoma | Prep sports news

Last year, Jacob Marks was just happy to be invited to the party. In 2012, he's ready to kick down the door.

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Sports 4:57 PM February 3, 2012 0

Man in hospital after suffering critical burns from house fire

A man was taken to Harborview Medical Center after suffering "critical" burns in a Newcastle house fire. The blaze in the three-story home on the 6400 block of Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast began at approximately 1:30 p.m., Bellevue Fire Department spokesman Lt. Troy Donlin said. The owner of a Shell station nearby noticed smoke, and heard a detector go off. The owner saw people fleeing the home.

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News 3:22 PM February 3, 2012 0

Community input needed for superintendent search

The Bellevue school board wants the community's take on what sort of person should fill the role of superintendent. Former schools supt. Amalia Cudeiro resigned from her position last Tuesday, Jan. 31, citing family medical issues.

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News updated 1:02 PM February 3, 2012 0

The Weasel himself – Pauly Shore

By Gabrielle Nomura A career in entertainment was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore, also known by his alter-ego “The Weasel.” At age 4, he sat on the lap of Elvis himself; Shore’s father, comedian Sammy Shore, opened for Elvis during the early ’70s. Around the same time, Shore’s parents opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood’s...

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Blogs 12:28 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Bellevue boys ready for another run | Boys basketball playoff preview

As the postseason looms, this year's group wants to make its own name

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Sports 11:24 AM February 3, 2012 0

Religion causes problems

As someone who isn't religious or belong to any religious institution, I strongly object to religious institutions using politicians to pass legislation to impose their religious beliefs on others.

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Letters updated 11:00 AM February 3, 2012 0

State spending is the problem

A few weeks ago the State Auditor uncovered thousands of dollars in excessive costs for cell phones provided to state employees. Now the auditor has uncovered millions of dollars wasted on legal bills for sex predators.

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Letters updated 10:56 AM February 3, 2012 0

Snow response raises a question

Why is it the city of Bellevue spreads gravel on my street after the snow had melted? Makes my wonder who is in charge.

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Letters updated 10:53 AM February 3, 2012 0