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Police say porch piracy is primarily a crime of opportunity. Many criminals will see a package as they pass by and make quick, easy money. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages

Eastside police departments spoke on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.

Sky Metalwala has been missing for seven years. Photo courtesy of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Police plead for help in search for missing boy

Sky has been missing since Nov. 6, 2011 and turned 9 years old on Sept. 2.

Bellevue city manager Brad Miyake welcomes Steve Mylett back to his position as police chief following his exoneration. Photo courtesy of the city of Bellevue

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Prosecutors examine charges against Mylett accuser

The Issaquah woman falsely accused Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett of rape.

Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

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Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

Mylett has been on paid administrative leave since August and has been reinstated.

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Allegations against former Bellevue officer dismissed

The assault, domestic violence and witness tampering charges were dismissed after new information.

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Bellevue trustee company settles with servicemembers

The company is being liquidated to repay active servicemembers who were illegally foreclosed on.

Bellevue Police K-9 Jack, shown here with his handler Officer Tim Stoutt, served the residents of Bellevue for more than seven years. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Bellevue police honor K-9 who served seven years

Jack, the retired K-9, passed away on Sept. 20, four years into his retirement.

Bellevue police pose with Adem Redzovic, a jiu-jitsu practitioner who was brought in by officer Craig Hanaumi to give a seminar at the BPD. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department and Craig Hanaumi

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Now hiring: Bellevue police recruits from all walks of life

While some outreach is focused on the martial arts community, BPD seeks any qualified applicant.

The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted a video of the situation as seen through their traffic cameras. Screenshot courtesy of the WSDOT Twitter account

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UPDATE: Man peacefully in custody after 520 bridge standoff

Police closed all lanes on the floating bridge after finding an uncooperative driver had a shot gun.

Old Federal Court House (U.S. Court House) in Seattle. Photo by Joe Mabel

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Bellevue CEO faces multi-year visa fraud charges

The CEO of two Bellevue information technology companies fled the U.S. after a complaint was filed.

Ex-Bellevue College dean allegedly raped assistant for years

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Ex-Bellevue College dean allegedly raped assistant for years

Her attorney said the woman has intellectual delays making it easier for the man to manipulate her.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman certifies Initiative 1639’s qualifications for the November General Election. Shortly afterwards, she was sued by the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation. Courtesy of the Secretary of State

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Bellevue group sues Seattle, supports lawsuit against state

The Second Amendment Foundation recently stood against gun regulations in Seattle and Washington.

Bellevue police arrest the suspect as seen from as seen from King County Sheriff’s Guardian One helicopter. Screenshot from the King County Sheriff Air Support YouTube page

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Man arrested after two dozen dumpster fires in Bellevue, Redmond

The homeless man set between 22 and 24 dumpster fires before he was arrested by Bellevue police.

Locals gather in support of each other at an ant-hate rally on Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Schaechter

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Bellevue neighbors rally as a welcoming community

Locals organized an anti-hate rally on Sunday in response to white supremacist fliers.

Photos courtesy of Washington State Trooper, Rick Johnson

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I-405 reopens after Bellevue motorcycle units collide

Motorcycle officers who were escorting a portable structure collided and injured but are expected to be ok.

Former Mercer Island City Council candidate Joy Langley posted a photo of her various credentials — including her Cornell degree — on her website during her campaign after a group of residents questioned her education credentials. Photo courtesy of ElectJoy.com

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Bellevue police investigate former Mercer Island Council candidate’s claimed Cornell degree

Langley would not comment on the investigation.

Workers install girders as part of a previous project in 2012 along westbound SR 520. Reporter File Photo

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Worker dies after fall along SR 520

The accident occurred at a construction site near the 148th Avenue Northeast interchange.

Photos courtesy of Two Men and a Truck

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Local movers’ campaign benefits domestic violence survivors on Mother’s Day

The Eastside’s Two Men and a Truck franchise celebrates mothers with the Movers for Moms campaign.

Photo Courtesy of Maddi Davidson

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Bellevue’s Boettcher kicks grass and takes names

Two sisters tell the story of a Bellevue woman who helped pioneer women’s soccer in the region.

Kaki King performs her latest show “The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body,” which fuses a mesmerizing light show with King’s melodic guitar compositions. Photos courtesy of Simone Cecchetti

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Kaki King brings colorful performance to Kirkland

The project fuses visual storytelling with King’s guitar melodies.