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Rev. Philip D. Wallace | Obituary

Father Philip Wallace of Bellevue, the former pastor at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, passed away Thursday,…

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Clothes sale to benefit YWCA this fall | Donations wanted

Donations of designer clothing are needed for the ninth annual YWCA Closet Treasures Sale, Oct. 14-15 at The…

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WSDOT offers travel tools to navigate busy Labor Day weekend

Labor Day is the year’s busiest travel weekend in many parts of Washington, according to the state Department…

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Boy injured after falling from second-story balcony

A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday evening after falling off a second-floor balcony, Bellevue police said. The boy…

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Gunta Licis Allen

Gunta Licis Allen Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother died on July 28, 2011 at the age of…

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Muddying the political waters | Editorial

We have a news flash for you: politicians accept campaign donations. We hope you were sitting down when…

Bellevue School District volunteer Kelsey Green works with student

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Odle program helps 6th-graders ‘Start Strong’ | Lowest-performing students gain teacher support, plus an extra week to learn the ins and outs of middle school

Odle Middle School Principal Eric McDowell’s enthusiasm for a new program is contagious. “Starting Strong is one of…

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The Big Picture | New Bellevue school to focus on personalized learning

Ian Weare isn’t your typical ninth grader. Conversations in the car revolve around philosophy or quantum physics rather…

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First day of kindergarten starts special journey

The first day of kindergarten is a day like no other. While children may only experience the big…

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Pottmeyer named CEO of Fiends of Youth

Terry Pottmeyer, COO at Friends of Youth, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the organization, replacing…

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Clearing the land | Heritage Corner

Slashed and fallen trees were typical of woodlands after logging. It was the farmer’s burden to clear up…

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Tolling on 520 bridge to begin in December

Tolling on State Route 520 across Lake Washington, which will help pay to replace the vulnerable, 50-year-old floating…

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Firefighters retrieve cat from apartment blaze

A fire that started near a dryer Tuesday night caused $60,000 damage to a Lake Hills apartment. Bellevue…

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Forum on Korean free trade agreement set for Friday at City Hall

A panel of industry representatives and trade experts, including a high-ranking official with the State Department, will discuss…

The Wolverines return a host of playmakers from the 2010 3A state title team

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Quick hits | Prep Football Capsules

The ins and outs for prep football teams in Bellevue.

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Saints hungry for more in 2011 | Prep Football Preview

Interlake's 2A state quarterfinal appearance last season has caused a shift in expectations for this season and all…

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Rock blasting canceled tonight on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass

Drivers planning to travel over Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass won’t have to worry about getting stuck…

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Larger rock blast scheduled for tonight on I-90 east of Snoqualmie Pass | Drivers should plan for more than an hour of added travel time

Crews will be blasting larger amounts of rock closer to Interstate 90 east of Snoqualmie Pass tonight. Depending…

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DUI patrol locations now on Web

A website sponsored by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission provide information on where police officers will be conducting…

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Fundraiser to benefit rescued horses

Hope For Horses Rescue will hold a fundraiser to benefit rescued horses from noon to 4 p.m. Sept.…