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Old Main event to raise funds for kids

What do delicious food, big bubbles and decorating sunglasses have to do with strengthening services for children in…

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Backstrom speaks his mind

I’m a Christian dad who lives with my intact family in Bellevue, and I really appreciate Water Backstrom’s…

Letters to the Editor

Light rail hurts quality of life

I really hate to disappoint recent letter writer Bob Givin, but he is definitely wrong, together with Susan…

Letters to the Editor

Cost of government keeps getting more

August 17 marks the annual Cost of Government Day for Washington state. This means that Washington citizens work…

Letters to the Editor

Backstrom’s voice needs to be heard

I enjoy reading and agreeing with many of Walter Backstrom’s columns and the last one, “I’m mad as…

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Laing appointed chair of county Board of Ethics

Bruce C. Laing has been appointed chair of the Board of Ethics by King County Executive Kurt Triplett.…

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Bellevue has vacancy on Human Services Commission

The Bellevue City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the Human Services Commission. Commissioners: 1) must…

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Volunteers needed at Highland Center

Volunteers are needed to help people with developmental disabilities with Bingo and bowling activities at Highland Community Center.…

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Reagan Dunn proposes county develop policies for electric car charging stations

Citing the County’s interest in embracing new and greener technologies, Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has introduced…

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County wants to mothball 39 parks; Marymoor spared from cuts

King County Executive Kurt Triplett on Monday announced he will zero-out funding for parks from the General Fund…

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Bellevue readies a blueberry festival with a twist

Can there be a tastier way to celebrate community in the Lake Hills neighborhood than blueberries harvested from…

Tyson Cecka practices parkour at Bellevue Downtown Park. Cecka is executive director of Parkour Visions.

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Parkour: more vision than exhibition

Parkour: more vision than exhibition. A look at the sport known as "parkour" with Washington Parkour Executive Director…

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Pet for adoption| Aug. 19

Three-year-old Bill has beautiful soft coat which doesn’t shed much at all for its length. Bill loves people…

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Microsoft donation to aid Boys/Girls club athletic program

Microsoft will provide a generous contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue to support the club’s…

E. Ronald Erickson

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E. Ronald Erickson

E. RONALD ERICKSON A resident of Bellevue since 1964, E. Ronald Erickson passed on August 16, 2009 from…

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Man gets four years in prison for stockpiling weapons in Bellevue

Man gets four years in prison for stockpiling weapons in Bellevue

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Bel-Red developers could pay to increase density with proposed ‘smart growth’ agreement

Developers could pay to increase density with proposed 'smart growth' agreement

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Newcastle crime rate drops

Newcastle Police report a drop in the city’s crime rate during the first quarter of 2009. Serious crimes…

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Bellevue introduces neighborhood services downtown

Bellevue plans to jump-start community-building in the downtown area by introducing Neighbor Link to the area. The program…

Larry L. Dykes

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Larry L. Dykes

Larry L. Dykes Larry L. Dykes died at home on August 12, 2009. Larry was born in Nampa,…