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Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

Newcastle Beach is closed to swimming. Image courtesy of Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

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Newcastle Beach closed to swimming

With the warm weather comes the bacteria - Newcastle Beach in Bellevue is closed until further notice due…

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

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Averill will speak at ‘Ignite the Future’ gala

Bellevue resident Julie Averill, author of the upcoming memoir “Chief Impact Officer,” will be the keynote speaker at…

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Former Bellevue resident sentenced to prison for fraud

Five months after her conviction, former Bellevue resident Tamara King was sentenced to 55 months in prison on…

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

The map shows the location of the Grand Connection Crossing and the land within the Tax Increment Area. Photo provided by King County

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Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing gets county assistance

King County will be helping the city of Bellevue build a vehicle-free crossing over I-405 through a 25-year…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…

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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

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Five candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions

As the May 4-8 filing week ended, five candidates are on the list to run for a pair…

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

Aerial view of downtown Bellevue, highlighting the park and surrounding area at the heart of the city. Photo courtesy of Visit Bellevue WA/Bellevue Content Library/Downtown Bellevue Aerial View

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How Bellevue is turning 2026 World Cup into community experience

At Mirra, an interactive games venue and bar in the Bellevue Collection, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World…

The vehicle involved in an Oct. 12, 2024, incident in Bellevue and on Interstate 90 at Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Man sentenced to prison for unlawful possession of a destructive device

Incident began in Bellevue, ended on I-90 at Mercer Island.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…