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King County examines gun violence trends

Nearly 77 percent of shooting victims so far this year in county have been people of color.

Suspect arrested for reckless burning after battery fire near library | Police Blotter.

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Suspect arrested for reckless burning after battery fire near library | Police Blotter.

Police blotter for June 17-23.

In this file photo, marchers make their way from Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett on Feb. 26, 2017. Muslim refugees’ admissions into the U.S. have declined by 85 percent since the Trump administration came into power in 2017, according to the International Rescue Committee. Sound Publishing file photo

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Report: Fewer refugees settling in U.S. and Washington state

Admissions are on pace to only reach around one-fifth of their limit in 2019.

Sunday shootings: One at park, another hits an occupied home

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Sunday shootings: One at park, another hits an occupied home

Two were injured at Crossroads park incident.

Bellevue will improve recreation options for people with disabilities

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Bellevue will improve recreation options for people with disabilities

City and parks department is working with parents on accessibility.

Courtesy photo                                A rendering of what Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) may look like.

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Performing Arts Center Eastside is becoming closer to a reality

A new CEO and team are reviving the dream of creating a 21st century cultural arts hub to…

Bellevue celebrates 50th sister city anniversary with Yao, Japan

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Bellevue celebrates 50th sister city anniversary with Yao, Japan

The Bellevue Sister Cities Association will welcome a delegation from Yao, Japan this November.

A homeless encampment in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police Department

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Why is Bellevue taking so long to finish its shelter?

Bellevue made a commitment in 2012, but its shelter won’t have a permanent site until 2022.

A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage

Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.

Police spend 1.5 hours negotiating with suspect in bush | Police Blotter

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Police spend 1.5 hours negotiating with suspect in bush | Police Blotter

Police blotter for June 10-16.

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City aims to preserve affordable housing unit

Bellevue plans to purchase an affordable housing condo unit to save it from foreclosure on June 30.

What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

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What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?

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Bellevue council plans to approve county EMS levy for the November ballot

Bellevue council will vote on bringing the King County EMS levy to voters’ ballots this November.

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30Bellevue offically opened for low-income individuals and families

The project was created through a partnership between Imagine Housing and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

Earthquake simulation sets the stage for emergency response training

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Earthquake simulation sets the stage for emergency response training

Bellevue held a full scale emergency response exercise with 150 staff members.

Car crash impact pushes truck into pedestrian

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Car crash impact pushes truck into pedestrian

Bellevue man arrested for vehicular assault.

Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

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Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.

Employee perks: Former employee forges perscription | Police Blotter

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Employee perks: Former employee forges perscription | Police Blotter

Police blotter for June 4-8.

In a 2015 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill received 53,739 tons of of plastic bags and wrap from housing and commercial sources alone. File photo/Sound Publishing

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No good solution to the plastics problem

Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Erik Thurston and his mother, Lorraine, play in Brass Band Northwest.

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Brass Band Northwest to feature student soloists at upcoming concert

Erik Thurston of MSHS will play “Mr. Nice Guy” at the concert.