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Mitt Romney: Free trade, innovation key to America’s success

The United States must push for the most productive work force in the world and pursue more free…

This man is suspected of robbing an Eastgate bank early Tuesday afternoon.

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Police searching for man who robbed Eastgate bank | Update

A masked man held up an Eastgate bank Tuesday, loading an undisclosed amount of cash into a black…

Arjun Sirohi looks at red a line painted through his backyard that he says is one of the options Sound Transit sees for its light-rail line.

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Residents irked over potential design changes to light-rail route

Arjun Sirohi takes in a cool fall morning on his second-story deck. A lush, green backyard flanked with…

Jason Brown

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New hybrid organic grocery store coming to Downtown Bellevue

A hybrid organic grocery store will soon fill the vacant store front on Bellevue Way, across from Bellevue…

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East Link not the only issue on the minds of Bellevue council candidates

East Link debate has taken up much of the City Council's time in recent months, but that's not…

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Transit dominates County Council debate

Jane Hague has been on the King County Council since 1994, but her opponent still doesn't believe she…

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National health survey begins in King County

A top national health survey began in King County last week. Each year, approximately 7,000 randomly-selected residents in…

The light-rail route in Bellevue continues to be debated.

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Residents continue debate over light-rail

Public debate over the location of East Link light-rail has not died down, despite Sound Transit's decision to…

Fifty-one people from 23 countries became citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held at City Hall in Bellevue on Friday.

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New citizens welcomed at Bellevue naturalization ceremony

Danny Khen waited for this day for more than a decade. Khen, who arrived in the United States…

Bellevue resident Robert Rosell

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Community turns out for light-rail open house

Light-rail negotiations and discussion continue to grind forward, and the community hasn't lost interest. This civil engagement was…

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Coinstar named one of fastest growing companies in the country, tops state

Bellevue-based Coinstar, the parent company of the popular Red Box movie kiosks, has been named to Fortune Magazine's…

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Bellevue’s Capital Improvement Plan budget facing financial troubles, impact on East Link unknown

Bellevue is facing a $25 million deficit over the seven-year life of its Capital Improvement Plan, but cost-cutting…

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Sprint files suit to block AT&T/T-Mobile merger

The nation's third-largest wireless carrier, Sprint, has filed against AT&T in an attempt to block the $39 billion…

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block AT&T's proposed purchase of Bellevue-based T-Mobile.

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Justice Department sues to block AT&T/T-Mobile merger | UPDATE

The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit to block a proposed acquisition of Bellevue-based T-Mobile by…

Tom Granger

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Thrift stores seen as key to nonprofits’ mission

Nonprofits are famous for making a lot happen with little money. To sustain their efforts, more and more…

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U.S. State Department: Korean trade agreement would benefit Washington businesses

A pending trade agreement between the United States and South Korea could increase jobs and profits for exporting…

King County Library System head Bill Ptacek at the Regional Library in Bellevue on Tuesday

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KCLS director shares life-long passion of libraries

Bill Ptacek has always believed in the power of libraries. This passion and confidence in the potential of…

A car ended up stuck on the guide wire of a utility pole Friday after steering too far to the right to avoid traffic.

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Mercer Island woman OK after driving car up utility pole

A 74-year-old Mercer Island woman avoided injury - and potentially electrocution - after driving her car up a…

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Sushi restaurant reopened following health inspections | UPDATE

Marinepolis Sushi Land has been cleared to reopen by the King County Health department after being closed since…

Wesley Zhao (left)

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The rise of a ‘scrappy startup’

When Mehta and Zhao met up for winter break last year, they decided it was time to learn…