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The Bellevue Reporter’s year in review: 2016

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The Bellevue Reporter’s year in review: 2016

The last 12 months were busy for government officials, students, homeowners, fire and police crews, business owners and…

Bellevue Reporter’s top 10 most popular online stories of 2016

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Bellevue Reporter’s top 10 most popular online stories of 2016

1. “Bellevue restaurants Din Tai Fung, Burgermaster receive unsatisfactory health inspections” *

Ice skating smiles in Bellevue

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Ice skating smiles in Bellevue

The Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena opened to the public on Nov. 25. This year, the rink is…

Bellevue Fire Dept., family send memorial for fallen firefighter to Rose Parade

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Bellevue Fire Dept., family send memorial for fallen firefighter to Rose Parade

Two years ago, around 150 Bellevue firefighters lined the halls of Virginia Mason Hospital to say goodbye to…

Variety Plus Theater presents ‘Trial of Goldilocks’ in Bellevue

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Variety Plus Theater presents ‘Trial of Goldilocks’ in Bellevue

Variety Plus Theater presents an original family musical production of the “Trial of Goldilocks,” written and directed by…

Historic WWI flag sewn by Bellevue women conserved for future generations

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Historic WWI flag sewn by Bellevue women conserved for future generations

A project like this doesn’t come along very often for art restoration and conservation specialists Petra Kreidler and…

Bellevue veterans sell poppies for Veteran’s Day fundraiser

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Bellevue veterans sell poppies for Veteran’s Day fundraiser

Between Nov. 10 and 13, veterans and volunteers will be selling poppy pins at various QFC and Safeway…

Will Durst’s Elect To Laugh stand-up comedy show is coming to Bellevue Oct. 12. Contributed photo

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Elect to laugh with Will Durst in Bellevue

Join Drinking Liberally for this special benefit performance of Will Durst's Elect To Laugh stand-up comedy show, from…

Bellevue resident Katherine Chloe Cahoon at the recent Toronto Independent Film Festival.

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Bellevue on the big screen

A little bit of Bellevue was transplanted into the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada for the recent finale…

Allison DeAngelis/staff photo

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All-new ballet score reinvents classic tale of love in Bellevue production

The region's oldest ballet company is taking on "Romeo and Juliet," the classic tale of love, family strife…

Frank Fritz

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‘American Pickers’ seeks interesting antiques, stories

The History Channel series "American Pickers" is coming to Washington to film episodes in September, and its hosts…

Photo courtesy of the city of Bellevue

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Bellevue arts fair celebrates 70th year | Festival will take over downtown Friday through Sunday

This Friday through Sunday will mark the 70th anniversary of Bellevue's original arts fair, which has multiplied to…

From tiered to tailored and top to bottom

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Reboot your wardrobe

The Bellevue Collection’s TechStyle Look Book features fresh trends to reboot your wardrobe for Spring. Highlighting spring as…

Dr. Jan Zemplenyi

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5 questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon | Guest Column

As techniques become ever more state-of-the-art, cosmetic or “plastic” surgery these days is less invasive and more affordable…

Dr. J. Susie Woo

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Lifelong heart health requires awareness, commitment and action | Heart Health

As a cardiologist, I diagnose and treat heart disease — our country’s leading cause of death — across…

“Forbidden Fruit” porcelain show celebrates 18th century with modern twist

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“Forbidden Fruit” porcelain show celebrates 18th century with modern twist

Chris Antemann respects certain aspects of the past. This doesn't prevent her from turning it on its head.

Dancers rehearse part of Act 1 at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue on Nov. 20.

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Not the same old Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah, an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, has become one of the best…

Gail Goldman

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Vegans descend on Bellevue | Food crawlers explore Eastside options for meatless dining

A swarm of people in bright green T-shirts filled the main room of the 520 Bar and Grill…

One of the pieces featured in the show.

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A jury of their peers | Teen arts council chooses 20 talented teens for exhibit

Teens from across Bellevue not only submitted pieces to the Bellevue Arts Museum’s annual “20 Under 20” exhibit,…

Artist Nathan Vincent stands with two of his yarn soldiers

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Artist Nathan Vincent returns to battle at the Bellevue Arts Museum | ‘Let’s Play War!’ open through Oct. 18

Though they move every night, shifting position and rising from the dead, the toy soldiers at the Bellevue…