Kemper announces $1.2 billion expansion

In addition to more than 375,000 square feet of new retail, dining and entertainment space, The Bellevue Collection’s mixed-use expansion plans include 700,000 square feet of Class-A office space, a 250-room luxury hotel, an additional boutique hotel, approximately 500 high-end residential units and an additional 3,700 free parking spaces in two 6-level underground parking garages.  - Courtesy Photo
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In addition to more than 375,000 square feet of new retail, dining and entertainment space, The Bellevue Collection’s mixed-use expansion plans include 700,000 square feet of Class-A office space, a 250-room luxury hotel, an additional boutique hotel, approximately 500 high-end residential units and an additional 3,700 free parking spaces in two 6-level underground parking garages.
Kemper Freeman has plans to expand his shopping and dining development in downtown Bellevue

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News updated 9:17 PM May 20, 2013

Sato second after playoff, Interlake makes it three straight | Prep sports news

Scores and updates from state golf tournaments for boys and girls.

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Sports updated 1:00 PM May 23, 2013

Bellevue native selected to international competition

Anne Wilkinson was one of only 19 women ages 20 and under selected to the US team.

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Community 12:55 PM May 23, 2013

Sisters have Saints primed for playoffs | Prep sports feature

Erin and Ashley Scott have Interlake in uncharted territory on the softball diamond, and want to cherish their final run together on the field.

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Sports updated 2:45 PM May 22, 2013

Newport's Chen, three from Interlake after individual titles at state | Prep sports news

The boys and girls tennis state championships begin this week and will include a trio of former state champs from Bellevue schools.

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Sports 11:49 AM May 22, 2013

Bellevue Farmers Market celebrates 10 years | Vendors offer fresh take, chance to meet your meat

The Bellevue Farmers Market is back on Thursdays at Bellevue Presbyterian Church on Bellevue Way NE.

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Community updated 11:03 AM May 22, 2013

Local synchro swimmers medal at Region A Championships

Seattle Synchro joined six other synchronized swim clubs from Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Washington May 18-19 in Oregon for the Charlotte Davis Region A Intermediate and Age Group Championships. Many local athletes placed high during the competitions.

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Sports 10:25 AM May 22, 2013 Bothell Reporter

Mom's cancer sparks volunteerism

Lori Vovak has never had breast cancer – but it's affected her in the most personal of ways.

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News updated 1:57 PM May 21, 2013

It’s OK to talk about cancer | Linda Ball

According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about one in eight. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 36. I have found that it has become a big part of who I am now. It's not something to be ashamed of. At first I blamed myself — what did I do to bring this on? What didn't I do that I should have? There is no good answer, other than that cancer has its own agenda.

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Opinion updated 1:46 PM May 21, 2013

Unsuspecting start led Interlake golfer to state | Prep sports feature

Danielle Niemann didn't know what to expect when she played her first round of golf for Interlake as a freshman. Now, she is one of three Saints at the state tournament.

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Sports updated 10:04 AM May 21, 2013

New program hopes to lessen burden of 9-1-1 calls

Non-emergency 9-1-1 calls plague police and fire departments in every city. Now a new program, launched in September by the Bellevue Fire Department, promises some change.

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News 1:54 PM May 20, 2013

Question of the Day

Do you care that the NBA won't let the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle?