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Prosecutor drops rape investigation against Bellevue High students

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Prosecutor drops rape investigation against Bellevue High students

Insufficient evidence in the alleged rape of a teen girl at a house party last year.

Girls abandoned at mall | Bellevue Police Blotter

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Girls abandoned at mall | Bellevue Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Bellevue Police Department’s Bellevue Beat Blog:

HopeFest brings basic necessities to combat homelessness

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HopeFest brings basic necessities to combat homelessness

The event will run from 3-7 p.m., March 3 at the Bellevue Highland Community Center.

Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy donates $200,000 to 24 nonprofits

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Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy donates $200,000 to 24 nonprofits

The ‘Powerful Partnerships’ will help families in need and protect the environment.

House passes McBride sponsored bill addressing the use of dangerous chemicals in food packaging

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House passes McBride sponsored bill addressing the use of dangerous chemicals in food packaging

Perfluorinated chemicals are found in fast food wrappers, microwave popcorn, and butter wrappers. They get into the food…

Washington Senate passes reforms to reduce recidivism and racial disparities in juvenile justice system

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Washington Senate passes reforms to reduce recidivism and racial disparities in juvenile justice system

The Washington state Senate recently passed legislation extending juvenile justice jurisdiction for some youthful offenders to age 25.

Hundreds rally for green card reform at Bellevue event

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Hundreds rally for green card reform at Bellevue event

Attendees call on lawmakers to eliminate per-country limit of green cards issued per year.

Lokesh Marenayakanapalya, a software engineer at F5 Networks, is one of the roughly 30,000 high-skilled Indian green-card applicants throughout Washington. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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The human cost of the Indian Green Card backlog

Thousands of high-skilled Bellevue workers are stuck in immigration limbo.

Bellevue teens killed in Sunday Snoqualmie avalanche identified | Update

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Bellevue teens killed in Sunday Snoqualmie avalanche identified | Update

Weather conditions were so bad searchers couldn’t begin looking for them until Monday morning.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to educate about invisible illnesses

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week aims to educate about invisible illnesses

An alumni of Bellevue’s Eating Recovery Center shares her personal story.

Assessor urges eligible homeowners to seek relief from property tax increases

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Assessor urges eligible homeowners to seek relief from property tax increases

The average property tax increase will be 18.18 percent on Mercer Island.

King County Career Fair set for March 5 in Bellevue

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King County Career Fair set for March 5 in Bellevue

The free event will feature dozens of top employers from region.

Inslee names Leigh to Bellevue College board

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Inslee names Leigh to Bellevue College board

Leigh currently acts as general counsel for SEIU 775 Benefits Group.

Senate passes student-drafted legislation to encourage composting and recycling

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Senate passes student-drafted legislation to encourage composting and recycling

Supporting student-led efforts to encourage composting and recycling in public schools, the Washington state Senate recently passed legislation…

Bellevue, King County working to find solution to lack of Eastside pool

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Bellevue, King County working to find solution to lack of Eastside pool

Cities, county hope to have decision by this year.

State’s first career female firefighter, retired Bellevue captain dies of cancer

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State’s first career female firefighter, retired Bellevue captain dies of cancer

The Bellevue Fire Department family announced on Wednesday the passing of one of its beloved members and a…

Affordable housing, mental health care among Bellevue’s greatest needs

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Affordable housing, mental health care among Bellevue’s greatest needs

Need for more affordable housing a top issue since 1980s.

Elderly lady drives onto pub roof | Bellevue Police Blotter

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Elderly lady drives onto pub roof | Bellevue Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Bellevue Police Department’s Bellevue Beat Blog:

Bellevue community remembers shooting victims

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Bellevue community remembers shooting victims

17 were killed in a high school shooting on Feb. 14.

Bellevue Eagle Scout improves Larsen Lake trail

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Bellevue Eagle Scout improves Larsen Lake trail

Grayson Bourree was recognized for his Eagle Scout rank.