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Bellevue school board votes to alleviate Head Start funding loss | Board votes to move $370K from reserves to support preschool for low-income children

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Bellevue school board votes to alleviate Head Start funding loss | Board votes to move $370K from reserves to support preschool for low-income children

The Bellevue School Board suspended a district policy on Tuesday, allowing them to give emergency funding to dozens…

41st district incumbents hold early leads in August primary

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41st district incumbents hold early leads in August primary

Preliminary results for the Aug. 2 primary are in, and Mercer Islander residents and incumbents Tana Senn and…

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Council eyes Eastgate for permanent homeless shelter

The Bellevue City Council took the first steps in moving toward a permanent homeless shelter in Bellevue at…

Allison DeAngelis/staff photo

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Man accidentally released from prison early found guilty in Bellevue woman’s death

A Bellevue man who had accidentally been released from prison early and killed his fiance in a November…

Bellevue Council approves two measures for November ballot

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Bellevue Council approves two measures for November ballot

The Bellevue City Council approved two ballot measures for November's election that — if passed —will cost Bellevue…

Roger Fisher

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Bellevue businesses organize fundraiser featuring Heart band co-founder Aug. 3

Roger Fisher, co-founder of the band Heart and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, will be performing…

Overlake Medical Center will host an open house at its new Lake Hills clinic on Aug. 6. Contributed photo

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Open house for Overlake’s new Bellevue clinic set for Aug. 6

Overlake Medical Center invites members of Lake Hills' community and area residents to an open house at its…

The TCC store in Bellevue

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Bellevue TCC store, other locations, to give away 250 backpacks, school supplies Saturday

Deserving young students in Bellevue will soon benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign.

Man burglarized by AirBNB renters | Bellevue Police Blotter July 20-26

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Man burglarized by AirBNB renters | Bellevue Police Blotter July 20-26

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Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will close the southbound ramp in Bellevue starting at 9 p.m. on July 29 to install a high friction surface treatment. Contributed photo

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WSDOT crews to close I-405 Bellevue ramp Friday night

It's ironic that work to improve traction in wet weather on the ramp from southbound Interstate 405 to…

Challengers Lisa Wellman (center) and Bryan Simonson (right) will try to unseat Steve Litzow (left) for the 41st District Senate seat in the Aug. 2 primary. Contributed photos.

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3 candidates vie for 41st District Senate seat | Election 2016

Three candidates are facing off for the 41st District Senate seat in the Aug. 2 primary. Incumbent Steve…

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4 run for Position 2, 41st District | Election 2016

Four candidates are facing off for the 41st District's state representative Position 2 seat in the Aug. 2…

Tana Senn and John Pass will face off for 41st District’s state representative Position 1. Contributed photos.

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Senn, Pass address campaign focus for state House, 41st District | Election 2016

Incumbent Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) is vying for 41st District's state representative Position 1 against Republican John Pass…

Girls use machinery to cut open a car.

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Bellevue hosts special firefighting camp for teen girls

A young woman chips away at a windshield with an ax while her fellow “firefighters” use the jaws…

Bellevue School District sees revenue growth but uncertain funding future

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Bellevue School District sees revenue growth but uncertain funding future

The Bellevue School District's budget revenue is expected to continue its upward trend this coming year, but the…

Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department

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Bellevue Fire Department battles condominium fire

The residents of a Yarrow Bay-area condominium complex are all uninjured and back in their homes after a…

Patty Kuderer/contributed photo

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School funding and affordable housing fuel Kuderer in race for House seat | Election

Patty Kuderer is running as the incumbent for the 48th District House of Representatives Position 1 position as…

Michelle Darnell/contributed photo

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Recession gave Darnell new perspective as she runs for state House seat | Election

Michelle Darnell is running for the 48th District's House Position 1 as a Libertarian against Democratic incumbent Patty…

Joan McBride/contributed photo

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McBride focused on affordable housing, tolling rules and public records | Election

When Joan McBride (D-Kirkland) decided to run for a state legislator position two years ago, it was because…

Ben Phelps/contributed photo

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Public education, criminal justice reform and more are issues on Phelps’ docket | Election

Ben Phelps has always been politically minded.