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Microsoft announces deal to purchase Skype
Redmond-based Microsoft has reached a deal to buy Internet communications icon Skype, for $8.5 billion in cash, the…
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Eastside Republican Club names first black chair
From her formative years Rozalyn Strong was always involved in politics. Her mother was a prominent Republican organizer…
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Bellevue PD holds forum to explain use of force
In some encounters, police officers have limited time to decide how to handle a suspect. Depending on the…
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New York firm buys Bellevue Galleria
A New York-based real estate firm has acquired the Bellevue Galleria, home of Rock Bottom Brewery and L.A.…
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County Executive extols importance of light-rail in county’s future vision
East Link light-rail is a key piece of the drive to bolster downtowns and link major communities in…
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Bellevue council votes to deny appeal of helistop application
The two-year-old debate over whether Kemper Development will be able to operate a helicopter landing strip on top…
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Local robotics team takes him world championship
It’s rare to become a world champion of anything. Let alone at the age of 16. But for…
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Supreme Court denies Freeman’s lawsuit against light-rail on I-90 bridge
The State Supreme Court has shot down a lawsuit brought by Kemper Freeman, and former State Sen. Jim…
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Property owners widely reject LID for road projects in Bellevue
After months of agonizing and a difficult decision by the Bellevue City Council over whether or not nearby…
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Bellevue condo group feels frustrated over light-rail discussion
In the ever-raging debate over Eastlink light rail, the Bellevue City Council continues to disagree with Sound Transit…
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Bellevue man charged with luring children
County prosecutors have filed charges against a 38-year-old Bellevue man who was arrested for attempting to lure underage…
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Get prepared for earthquake that could hit the area
The 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami earlier this month decimated parts of Japan: More than 25,000 people are…
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AT&T makes surprise bid to buy Bellevue-based T-Mobile for $39 billion
AT&T said Sunday it plans to acquire Bellevue-based T-Mobile for $39 billion. Both companies have immense local presence.
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Uwajimaya on the move
Uwajimaya closed its doors in Overlake for the last time Wednesday night as preparations for the move to…
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Parent company of David Barton Gym files for bankruptcy
The parent company of David Barton Gym, which has branches all over the country including Bellevue, filed for…
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Bellevue to bring in investigator to examine potential conflict of interest with council member
Bellevue has initiated an outside investigation of a failed deal between Council Member Kevin Wallace's development firm and…
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Parent company of David Barton Gym files for bankruptcy
The parent company of David Barton Gym, which has branches all over the country including Bellevue, filed for…
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Former county sheriff deputy charged with stealing drugs meant for K-9 training
A former King County Sheriff's deputy has been charged with stealing drugs kept by the department that were…
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Bellevue resident gets first electric vehicle charging station
Samantha Quick has always loathed gasoline. She made her husband Dave fill up the car when it needed…
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Washington’s House of Representatives passes highway tolling bills
The state House passed a pair of bills Saturday that would authorize tolling on major Eastside highways. House…