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Tombolo Institute to launch new IT apprenticeship training program

The program’s initial focus will be on cybersecurity and IT system administration.

Chad Sovde (#10) controls the ball against junior Kody Mikelsen (#20). Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue High School boys’ soccer team loses to Newport

Newport defeated Bellevue by 0-3.

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David Anderson resentenced for 1997 Bellevue murders

Anderson and his codefendant brutally murdered a Bellevue family of four before turning 18.

The suspect shown on camera holding a gun. Courtesy of KCPAO.

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Man faced with Attempted Residential Burglary, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm charges

BPD’s SWAT team and Hostage Negotiation Team were called during the incident.

Khaiersta English, founder of Trees4Visability. Courtesy of Khaiersta English.

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Local nonprofit to speak with Bellevue City Council about increasing tree protections

According to Trees4Livability, Bellevue’s tree protections are the weakest in the region.

A Pacific Regent resident poses to recreate a scene from ‘The Godfather.’ Courtesy of Pacific Regent.

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Seniors at Pacific Regent recreate famous Hollywood movie scenes through photographs

The community will hold an Oscar night event on March 27 with hors d’oeuvres and a watch party.

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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.

The site where the affordable housing units will be located. Courtesy of SRM and DASH

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Local non-profit and developer partner to build over 235 affordable housing units

The buildings are backed by Microsoft’s Affordable Housing Initiative.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Early rendering image of the Marymoor Cricket Community Park. Courtesy of Major Cricket League.

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King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park

The pitch would address the lack of a first class cricket facility in the region.

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

Water rowing machine workouts. Courtesy of OrangeTheory Fitness.

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OrangeTheory Fitness’ community classes raise awareness during American Heart Month

The company’s goal is to raise $750k for the American Heart Association.

”Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue” mural by Japanese American artist Michelle Kumata. Courtesy of Andrew Violante.

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Japanese American artist to showcase mural on Day of Remembrance

Mural consists of 9 large scale portraits of Nikkei farmers who once lived in Bellevue.

Common themes from Eastside communities regarding ways to improve transit service. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents

2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. Photo courtesy of King County.

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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case

Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.

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Bellevue School District Feb. 8 special election results

BSD proposed two renewal levies on the Feb. 8 ballot.

HNTB’s new lobby. Photo courtesy of HNTB

Business

Transit engineering firm HNTB signs new lease to support business expansion

HNTB has grown by 60 employees in the past two years.

Aerial photo of the Spring District that sits on the old Safeway Distribution Center site in the Bel-Red Corridor. Courtesy photo.

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Bellevue’s Spring District achieves LEED award for neighborhood development

LEED looks at performance standards that create more sustainable and well-connected neighborhoods.

An Axon body-worn police camera. Courtesy photo

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Bellevue Police Department talks police reform and body worn cameras with community

The department will continue community discussions regarding police reforms and the use of BWC’s.

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Issaquah and Bellevue police chase ends with stolen car in river

The two suspects have been arrested and are awaiting charges with King County.