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Bellevue to start school fully remote this fall

The move comes after discussion with public health officials

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.

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Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring

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Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring

Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.

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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…

A screenshot of the video circulating on twitter showing a Bellevue Police Officer restraining a woman and forcing her to the ground. The video is now identified as an incident from Dec. 23, 2018.

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Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral

Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called…

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Bellevue police officer placed on administrative leave for social media posts

Department is investigating the posts, which included conspiracy theory about George Floyd’s death.

Protesters fall back from clouds of smoke and tear gas at a protest May 31 in downtown Bellevue. Photo by Haley Ausbun/Sound Publishing

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Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests

National Guard called to assist city.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.

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More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for King County COVID-19 response

Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.

Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

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Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19

The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

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Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

USPS district manager Darrell Stoke, Janie Hendrix and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) unveil the plaque honorarily naming the Renton Highlands Post Office as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office” on Friday, April 19. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Highlands Post Office honors Jimi Hendrix

Postal Service connected Hendrix to family during his Army service.

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What’s next for the I-405 master plan?

New express toll lanes from Renton to Bellevue are coming soon.

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

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U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.

A look back at first year of E-DUI

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A look back at first year of E-DUI

Bellevue ranks the fifth highest distracted driving crash rate on the Eastside over the past decade.

Suspect wanted for Renton murder of Bellevue woman ends life in Hood Canal shooting

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Suspect wanted for Renton murder of Bellevue woman ends life in Hood Canal shooting

Investigators are concerned he may have commited other acts of violence.