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Free printing costs King County libraries $1 million each year

The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.

Police fill commissioned officer openings for first time in eight years

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Police fill commissioned officer openings for first time in eight years

Department attributes success to increased hiring bonus.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Caitlin Ottaway was the keynote speaker at Providence Hospice of Seattle’s 20th annual pediatric luncheon on Sept. 19.

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Providence Hospice of Seattle raises $196,000 for pediatric programs

Eastside teen, Caitlin Ottaway, was the keynote speaker at Providence Hospice of Seattle’s 20th annual pediatric luncheon on…

Madison Miller/staff photo                                Hundreds of protesters gathered Friday for the climate strike.

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Eastside residents protest climate change

Organized by local high school students, a climate strike was held at Houghton Beach Park.

Bellevue pioneering road safety analysis project

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Bellevue pioneering road safety analysis project

High-tech process will identify near-miss intersections, could lead the way for other cities.

City council candidates vie for position 3

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City council candidates vie for position 3

Jeremy Barksdale and Stephanie Walter answer Reporter questionnaire.

Courtesy photoS                                John Stokes and Holly Zhang.

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Stokes and Zhang vie for Pos. 1 on the Bellevue City Council

The candidates answer questions formulated from reader interests.

Victim chases suspect who stoler her $15,000 purse | Police Blotter

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Victim chases suspect who stoler her $15,000 purse | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Sept. 17-22.

Cyclist dies after car collision on 145th Avenue

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Cyclist dies after car collision on 145th Avenue

Cause of the accident is still under investigation by Bellevue PD.

Interlake senior’s nonprofit addresses two India problems with one solution

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Interlake senior’s nonprofit addresses two India problems with one solution

More than 600 trees have been planted to help pollution and farmers.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Derya Gurbuz has recycled more than 3,000 tennis balls since last April. She has recycling bins at Edgebrook Tennis Club, Bellevue High School and Sammamish High School.

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Sammamish High School senior recycles over 3,000 tennis balls

Derya Gurbuz knew she wanted to do something to prevent tennis balls hitting the trash.

Seattle leaders, community members learn about armed intruder de-escalation at event

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Seattle leaders, community members learn about armed intruder de-escalation at event

Armed Intruder Safety Practices took place at Crossroads Bible Church on Sept. 11

I-405/SR 167 Corridor Executive Advisory group discusses legislative session, other projects at recent meeting

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I-405/SR 167 Corridor Executive Advisory group discusses legislative session, other projects at recent meeting

The group met at the Bellevue Library on Sept. 10.

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$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November

Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.

Voyeur records woman in changing room | Police Blotter

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Voyeur records woman in changing room | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Sept. 10-14.

Council moves forward with proposed encampment code amendment

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Council moves forward with proposed encampment code amendment

A final decision by the council is set for Dec. 9.

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King County alcohol production ordinance could be approved by year’s end

Update to county code has been more than a year in the making.

Report: Only one use of excessive force upheld by Sheriff’s investigations in 2018

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Report: Only one use of excessive force upheld by Sheriff’s investigations in 2018

The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has released its annual 2018 report.

Council checks in on status of proposed Sambica Activity Center rezone

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Council checks in on status of proposed Sambica Activity Center rezone

The application for the rezoning was filed on Feb. 25.

Eastside Pathways releases community report

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Eastside Pathways releases community report

The report was released late last month by the nonprofit.