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Bellevue College GED instructor Barbara Wright (left) sits next to student Iris Garcia while ESL student Azadeh Yazdani sits next to ESL instructor Marcela Pop. LINDSAY LARIN

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Bellevue College programs bring hope for a new life | GED, ESL classes a plus for students

As a young mother before the age of 20, Iris Garcia put her education on hold for years…

The Washington Wines Festival drew a large crowd to Carnation Farms last weekend to support Camp Korey. Top left: Saturday night festivities took place on the back lawn of the Hippodrome and included a BBQ hosted by Tulalip Resort Casino and live performances by Vince Mira and The White Sox All-Star Band. Middle left: Chefs participating in the event included (left to right) Managing Partner Nicolas Kassis of The Capital Grille

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Washington Wines Festival raises $530,000 for Camp Korey

Charles Smith of K Vintners has been referred to as the rock star of winemaking, but during the…

Clarisonic CEO David Giuliani (left) talks with Louanne Rourke (in pink)

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Clarisonic working to help cancer survivors look and feel good

Clarisonic CEO David Giuliani, the Bellevue-based inventor of sonic personal care products, is in the business of beauty…

Paul Brown and his wife

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There’s love in the air at Seattle Opera’s Bravo! Club

When Reham Abdelshahid first attended a fashion show hosted by the Seattle Opera five years ago, she knew…

Blair Daly

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Newport High grad finds joy in teaching English to children in Malaysia

While most college graduates are attempting to navigate the reality of a tough job economy, others are pursuing…

Dr. Thien Nguyen

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Bellevue physician sees weight-loss surgery as life-saving effort

At the age of 36, Dr. Thien Nguyen has already lived a full life and overcome challenging obstacles.…

The Bellevue Arts Museum celebrated five years since its reopening in 2005.

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Bellevue Arts Museum celebrates five years of growth

The Bellevue Arts Museum director of curatorial affairs Stefano Catalani may not have blown out any candles in…

Two office workers were placed in hazardous materials protective suits by Bellevue firefighters to contain any possible exposure at the 520 112th Avenue NE office building in Bellevue on Monday.

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Bellevue IRS office among six fed buildings hit with white-powder mailings

Police and fire have responded to an office complex in Bellevue where workers evacuated after after someone opened…

Performing Arts Center Eastside

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Bellevue’s PACE gets $25 million—and a new name

The Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) has officially renamed the future 2,000-seat Concert Hall and 250-seat Cabaret in…

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Alleged gunshot report prompts SWAT response in Bellevue

Bellevue police and SWAT responded to the 11500 block of Northup Way at around 1 p.m. on Friday…

Rep. Jay Inslee (D-First) talks to students at the Jewish Day School in Bellevue about the various institutions in government.

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Congressman visits Bellevue classroom

Sporting a neon pink tutu and a huge smile, second grader Rebecca Friedman shook Congressman Jay Inslee's hand…

Jamie Kennedy

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For Jamie Kennedy it’s movies, TV and laughs

At the age of 15, Comedian Jamie Kennedy was told his dreams of becoming an actor were far…

Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus  will present two shows on June 5 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Chorus finds harmony in Barbershop

Each member of Bellevue-based Northwest Sound Men's Chorus has a story for how they came to love singing…

Erik Martin – otherwise known as 'Electron Boy' – has his Make-a-Wish dream come true when he became a superhero and save the Seattle Sounders and many others.

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Electron Boy to the rescue | Erik Martin of Bellevue has his dream come true when he turns into a superhero

Thirteen-year-old Erik Martin of Bellevue has accomplished what many kids his age only dream of. He defeated a…

Students in Paula Fraser’s class perform A MidsummerNight’s Dream

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The play is still the thing for students in Paula Fraser’s class

One way Fraser fosters understanding and learning is by bringing the words of Shakespeare off the page and…

Paula Fraser has taught in the Bellevue School District’s PRISM Program for advanced learners for 23 years.

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Popular teacher, Paula Fraser, to retire, head back to college classroom

Stevenson Elementary School teacher Paula Fraser lives for the moment when she sees the light go on in…

Molly Ringwald talks with an admirer at her talk and book signing at the Bellevue Nordstrom store Saturday

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Molly Ringwald captivates Bellevue audience with talk about beauty and aging

By the time actress Molly Ringwald reached her teenage years, she had blown out Sixteen Candles, dined with…

The Bellevue Arts Museum was chosen to be a host for the 2010 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Invitational Exhibition.

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Bellevue Arts Museum to host national ceramic exhibition

The Bellevue Arts Museum was recently chosen to be one of the hosts for the 2012 National Council…

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) stands with Colton Running

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Rep. Reichert honors art winners at Bellevue Arts Museum event

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) shook the hand of 2010 Congressional High School Art Competition winner, Colton Running, at…

Michelle Dillon

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Google puts shop’s interior on its map

Michele Dillon's antique shop, Timeless Elegance in Bellevue, is no stranger to the online world. And now Google…