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Anti-405 toll group launches online salvo against WSDOT

A community group opposed to the newly instituted Express Toll Lanes on Interstate 405 claims they were vindicated…

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East Bellevue wins land-use suit over PSE

A contentious dispute between a community council and a utility company reached a head late last month when…

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Bellevue man clobbers capital quiz, sets Guinness Record

In 58 blistering seconds, Bellevue resident Bennett Haselton set a Guinness World Record by naming 58 out of…

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Sternco Center sells for $49 million

REIT investment group has purchased a thriving retail center in Bellevue’s Bel-Red Corridor for $49 million.

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City adopts Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic deaths

Eliminating traffic deaths and injuries has been a pipe dream of cities since the inception of the automobile.…

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Fana Group closes on downtown properties

The Fana Group of Companies has closed on two properties in downtown Bellevue and could begin work on…

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Nutcracker Musical combines music, dance and theater

Bellevue Youth Theatre is doing something new to the world of theater, and it is using those new…

King County Superior Court Judge Brian Gain swears in (from left) Vandana Slatter

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Council bids farewell to mayor, swears in new member

In a sentimental city council meeting Monday night, friends, family and even sometime-opponents of Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci…

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WSDOT fixes billing glitch after frustrating week

Frustrated drivers using Washington State Department of Transportation’s “Good To Go!” toll system are being urged not to…

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Bellevue partners with Bloomberg for open data initiative

The City of Bellevue announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8 that it was selected to participate in the new…

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Firefighters seek more donations for annual drive

Despite the usual outreach to the community, the Toy and Food Drive operated by the Bellevue Firefighters Community…

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City, Microsoft team up to predict bike accidents

The City of Bellevue, Microsoft and the University of Washington are partnering to create a safer city for…

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King County grants millions to Tateuchi Center and KidsQuest

King County Council backed up its commitment to arts and heritage institutions on Monday, Nov. 23 by awarding…

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T-Mobile workers protest ‘gag-order’ policies with 15,000 signature petition

Local union representatives garnered more than a little attention as they waved signs and chanted in front of…

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DataSphere looks to democratize mobile advertising

Local tech startup DataSphere is making its name heard in a big way by offering coupons and deals…

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Construction to begin on $121M Sound Transit tunnel

Sound Transit has accepted a bid for the Downtown Bellevue Tunnel Contract for the East Link light rail…

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Local veteran unveils WWI monument downtown

After six long years, Bob Shay was more than a little happy to unveil the new sign commemorating…

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Alcohol delivery service expands to Eastside

Imbibers in Bellevue are now able to keep their parties going without leaving the comfort of their homes.

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International company TimeXtender moves American office to Bellevue

International data warehouse automation company TimeXtender is setting up shop in downtown Bellevue, bringing employees and management of…

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Balducci pulls upset in King County race

In a surprising upset, Bellevue’s Mayor Claudia Balducci defeated Jane Hague in a three-to-two margin for Position 6…