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Emergency alert network test scheduled for Oct. 3

“Presidential Alert” will be sent to all cell phones within participating wireless carriers

27 BSD school buses will have paddle cameras, and violators will receive a $419 fine. Photo courtesy of Bellevue School District.

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“It scares us to death”: School bus drivers get paddle cams for rogue drivers

27 BSD school buses will have paddle cameras; violators receive $419 fine.

Shannon Walker, center, answers a question from the audience at an autonomous vehicle policy conference on Sept. 19. She was joined in a panel by Steve Marshall, left, and Dr. Anne Brown. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Self-driving vehicles are coming and cities know it

Public and private sector representatives met to discuss the future of autonomous vehicle policy.

ELAP, Microsoft offer free legal help

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ELAP, Microsoft offer free legal help

Bellevue Wills Clinic offers free legal help to low-income King County residents on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Bellevue police pose with Adem Redzovic, a jiu-jitsu practitioner who was brought in by officer Craig Hanaumi to give a seminar at the BPD. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department and Craig Hanaumi

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Now hiring: Bellevue police recruits from all walks of life

While some outreach is focused on the martial arts community, BPD seeks any qualified applicant.

Reckless driver evades police, strikes two vehicles | Police blotter

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Reckless driver evades police, strikes two vehicles | Police blotter

The Bellevue police blotter for Sept. 17 through 18. Courtesy of the Bellevue beat blog.

Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

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Four miles added to Eastside Rail Corridor Trail

Four miles of trail have been opened on the King County Eastside Rail Corridor Trail, linking Gene Coulon…

Dale Griffin places donated plants into a pot to place around the new serenity garden at Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Homeless men build a garden of good hope at Congregations for the Homeless

Men at CFH start a serenity garden.

The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted a video of the situation as seen through their traffic cameras. Screenshot courtesy of the WSDOT Twitter account

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UPDATE: Man peacefully in custody after 520 bridge standoff

Police closed all lanes on the floating bridge after finding an uncooperative driver had a shot gun.

Art Walk has a new meaning during Bellwether 2018. Pieces by Lauren Max (left), and Monyee Chau and Alex Britt (right) along the pedestrian corridor in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Arts & Culture Facebook page.

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Biennial Bellwether brings changes to Bellevue

The 10-day arts festival features mixed mediums and performing arts.

Bellevue Place Helistop appeal denied

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Bellevue Place Helistop appeal denied

The Bellevue City council denied an appeal to remove the helistop at the Bellevue Place building.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

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Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats clash in 9th Congressional District forum

Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

A photo of the knife, recovered from the stabbing scene. Photo courtesy of Bellevue police

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Bellevue police arrest man after overnight stabbing

The victim and suspect are described as local homeless men who were intoxicated.

Zhulyeta Shirinyan. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police

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UPDATE: Police find missing woman, she is safe

The 71-year-old woman was last seen Friday morning at 6 a.m. and was located at about 7:30 p.m.

Photos courtesy of Trooper Rick Johnson

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Troopers seek hit and run suspect, call on public for help

The Washington State Patrol asked locals for any information to identify the vehicle and suspect.

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More housing in the works for Factoria

The 65-unit Basel Newport Townhouse project is moving through the city’s permitting process.

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Gun control initative set for November ballots

Gun control will be on the ballot this November as advocates hope to implement much stricter legislation statewide.

Bellevue hosts open house meeting for Energize Eastside feedback

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Bellevue hosts open house meeting for Energize Eastside feedback

A public meeting was held at Bellevue City Hall to take feedback on the Energize Eastside project.

Homeowner scares off burglar | Police blotter

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Homeowner scares off burglar | Police blotter

The Bellevue Police blotter for Sept. 3 and 4.