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A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

Bellevue College receives $300,000 grant to address campus sexual violence

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Bellevue College receives $300,000 grant to address campus sexual violence

BC is one of 57 institutions to be awarded this grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office…

Bellevue Downtown Association hosts panel on homelessness in Bellevue

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Bellevue Downtown Association hosts panel on homelessness in Bellevue

Five experts on homelessness in Bellevue discussed the issue at a panel on Dec. 11.

Bellevue installs new bike-safe bus platform on 108th Avenue NE

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Bellevue installs new bike-safe bus platform on 108th Avenue NE

Bellevue’s newest bus platform is the latest project to improve the safety of bike lanes in the city.

Sarah Yount, former YES client, speaks at YES’s 50th anniversary celebration on Nov. 2. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Youth Eastside Services celebrates 50 years

YES celebrates 50 years of providing youth and family behavioral health services.

Bellevue police seek wanted man, offer up to $1,000

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Bellevue police seek wanted man, offer up to $1,000

Francisco Chavez Bedolla allegedly shot a family member and is wanted by police.

Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.

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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

This Alaskan Husky named Zoey was reunited with her owner thanks to a pet license. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Bellevue husky reunited with owner thanks to pet license

Police department reminds residents of dog tag requirement

Intoxicated suspect breaks into business for space heater | Police blotter

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Intoxicated suspect breaks into business for space heater | Police blotter

The Bellevue Police blotter for Dec. 2 through 5. Courtesy of the Bellevue Beat Blog.

Five new office towers on their way to Bellevue

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Five new office towers on their way to Bellevue

Two proposed projects would build five office towers in downtown Bellevue.

Bellevue City Council approves 2019-2020 budget

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Bellevue City Council approves 2019-2020 budget

The Bellevue City Council approved the 2019-2020 biennial budget at its meeting on Dec. 3.

Anjelika Holland and her baby daughter Arista Holland. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe.com

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Memorial service held for mother, baby killed in I-5 crash near Kent

Baby dies four days after Nov. 24 wreck

Des Moines police are looking for this stolen vehicle from Bellevue that was involved in a drive-by shooting. Courtesy of the Des Moines police department

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Stolen Bellevue vehicle involved in drive-by shooting

Des Moines police is asking the public to help locate the suspected vehicle.

Shooting victim recovers, suspect appears in court

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Shooting victim recovers, suspect appears in court

The suspect shot the victim early Sunday morning in Bellevue.

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Bellevue’s Islamic Center begins rebuild process

Nearly two years after an arson, the Islamic Center of Eastside has submitted permit applications.

Bellevue Medics treat a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle last night in the Somerset neighborhood. Courtesy of the Bellevue Beat Blog

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Teen driver strikes 88-year-old pedestrian

The victim was transported to Harborview hospital with serious injuries.

Legislators are working on several housing bills leading up to their 2019 session, including condo liability reform. Median sales prices of townhomes and low- to mid-rise condos were consistently and substantially lower than for single-family homes. Image courtesy of PSRC

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Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding in 2019 session

Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) is sponsoring a condo liability reform bill.

King County Metro paused bus services at 3:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, to honor the memory of Mark McLaughlin. McLaughlin was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 27, 1998. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro buses paused all bus services to honor memory of transit operator Mark McLaughlin

Buses pulled over to honor Mark McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 23.

Andrea Liao holds book drive with Seattle Children’s Hospital and Odessa Brown as part of Book the Future. Photo courtesy of Andrea Liao.

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Interlake High School student launches organization to provide books to underprivileged kids

Andrea Liao founded Book the Future, a student-run organization giving kids access to literature.

Aiden Yin and Joshua Zhao carry a tree to the lot for the Boy Scout Troop 626 of Bellevue 36th annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser. Courtesy of Jon Trohimovich.

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Local Boys Scouts troop holds 36th annual Christmas tree fundraiser

Troop 626 uses the funds from the Christmas tree sale to support scouts on various outdoor education activities.