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King County opens first section of Eastside Railway Corridor connection

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King County opens first section of Eastside Railway Corridor connection

Former railway corridor now connects Kirkland and Bellevue.

Suspect assaults officer in a hospital | Police blotter

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Suspect assaults officer in a hospital | Police blotter

Selected crime reports for June 11-17. This is not a comprehensive list of incidents in Bellevue.

Residents join Bellevue in updating neighborhood area plans

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Residents join Bellevue in updating neighborhood area plans

City staff’s outreach to work with residents includes through neighborhood associations, faith networks, businesses and schools.

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Newcastle Police make arrest in counterfeit bill cases

The arrests come after a police stakeout of a location on June 11.

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

48th District candidates discuss homelessness, quality of life at Redmond forum

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48th District candidates discuss homelessness, quality of life at Redmond forum

Candidates for Washington State Legislative District 48 Position 2, were invited to the First Baptist Church of Redmond…

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

Neo-Nazis distribute fliers around Bellevue on Saturday

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Neo-Nazis distribute fliers around Bellevue on Saturday

The fliers were found in neighborhoods near Clyde Hill Elementary School and Chinook Middle School with candy seemingly…

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

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County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

Western Washington could see more wildfires this year

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Western Washington could see more wildfires this year

Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.

Bellevue City Council approves Transportation Improvement Plan update

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Bellevue City Council approves Transportation Improvement Plan update

At their May 21 regular meeting, the Bellevue City Council approved the updated six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP),…

Teen suicide prevention event in Bellevue educates parents

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Teen suicide prevention event in Bellevue educates parents

YES hosts suicide prevention event to equip parents with tools to support teens.

Seven Puget Sound residents are suing Sound Transit for $240 million. Photo by Atomic Taco/Wikipedia Commons

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Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit

An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.

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Authorities target violent drug traffickers in series of Puget Sound busts

More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.

Former Mercer Island City Council candidate Joy Langley posted a photo of her various credentials — including her Cornell degree — on her website during her campaign after a group of residents questioned her education credentials. Photo courtesy of ElectJoy.com

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Bellevue police investigate former Mercer Island Council candidate’s claimed Cornell degree

Langley would not comment on the investigation.

Suspects make death threats at local restaurant | Police Blotter

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Suspects make death threats at local restaurant | Police Blotter

Bellevue Police Blotter for May 30 - June 3

Bellevue Police are investigating the fatal crash involving this BMW. Excessive speed and drugs or alcohol are suspected as contributing factors. Courtesy of the Bellevue Beat Blog

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Bellevue Police investigate fatal overnight crash

The crash happened on 156th Avenue Northeast just north of Northeast 20th Street.

Bellevue Police investigate accidental shooting death

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Bellevue Police investigate accidental shooting death

A 25-year-old man allegedly shot himself by accident at hotel with a female witness in the room.

New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

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New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people…

AG Ferguson alleges three Eastside residents scammed foreclosed homeowners

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AG Ferguson alleges three Eastside residents scammed foreclosed homeowners

A lawsuit filed by the state alleges three Eastsiders scammed homeowners for hundreds of thousands.