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A sunset over Lake Sammamish. Photo courtesy of Dana Jaime Rundle.

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King County cleans up wastewater spill in Lake Sammamish

King County is investigating a malfunction that led to a wastewater spill in Lake Sammamish.

Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

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Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

B.C. struggles with many of the same problems as Washington state.

Krischanna Roberson addresses BSD high school girls at SHOUT. Madison Miller / staff photo

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BSD holds third annual SHOUT Experience conference at Bellevue College

The annual conference hosted over 300 female students in the Bellevue School District.

Issaquah man steals over $100,000 worth of rings, leaves medical card behind

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Issaquah man steals over $100,000 worth of rings, leaves medical card behind

Suspect charged with Bellevue jewelry theft.

Suspect quickly drinks stolen bottle of rum at sandwich shop, transported to hospital for alcohol poisoning | Police Blotter

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Suspect quickly drinks stolen bottle of rum at sandwich shop, transported to hospital for alcohol poisoning | Police Blotter

Police blotter for March 11-23.

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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King County is still using solitary confinement on juveniles

Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.

Shooting-caused death causes 520 one-lane closure near Montlake

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Shooting-caused death causes 520 one-lane closure near Montlake

Lane reopened at about 10:40 a.m. Monday.

Ashley Hiruko / staff photo                                 Bellevue police officer Craig Hanaumi accepts the award named after him during the Bellevue Police Foundation’s fundraising breakfast on March 15.

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Police award named after skateboarding cop

Platinum Service Award is now the Craig Hanaumi award.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                 Local mom, Meghan, shares her story of how Bellevue LifeSpring kept her family from becoming homeless and hungry.

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Bellevue ‘steps up to the plate’ to support local families

Bellevue LifeSpring hosts annual fundraising luncheon.

Trail connection across Factoria Boulevard begins work in 2019

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Trail connection across Factoria Boulevard begins work in 2019

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail is the next big project for the city of Bellevue.

Eshika Saxena, a senior at Interlake High School, placed 10th in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019. Photo courtesy of Eshika Saxena.

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Interlake High School senior receives $40,000 award for invention to identify blood diseases

Eshika Saxena wins 10th place at Regeneron Science Talent Search for her smartphone attachment.

Honeywell sponsored 292 from 41 countries and 27 states to participate in the HCLA at the USSRC. Photo courtesy of HCLA

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Bellevue and Redmond students participate in Space Camp program

Atharva Ladha of Redmond and Chloe Fong of Bellevue share their experiences with the HCLA at the USSRC.

Bellevue celebrates Meydenbauer Bay Park Grand Opening

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Bellevue celebrates Meydenbauer Bay Park Grand Opening

In the works for more than 30 years, Bellevue’s newest waterfront park is open.

Newport High School juniors, Isha Sangani and Julia Park, were selected for Bellevue Arts Museum’s “20 Under 20” art exhibit. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Local students selected for Bellevue Arts Museum exhibit

Newport High School students featured in BAM’s “20 Under 20” exhibit.

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams speaking following his tour at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in Seattle on Feb. 7. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo.

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Local House reps. vote in favor of removing MMR personal exemptions

Eastside politicians vote overwhelmingly in favor of HB 1638.

Kelsey Creek center shooting under investigation

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Kelsey Creek center shooting under investigation

No motive yet for two cars, AutoZone store front hit by gunfire.

Bellevue pastor Phil Antilla said his support of the LGBTQ community will continue, following a controversial global vote of the United Methodist Church. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.

King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal of distinguished service

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King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal of distinguished service

Recipients include Eastside King County residents

The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives

County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity

Mayor John Marchione was among many community members to place their handprints in the wet cement below the new sign at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound in Redmond after the mosque’s old sign was vandalized in 2016. File photo

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Examining hate crimes on the Eastside

The Anti-Defamation League has been tracking hate-fueled crimes and incidents to paint a picture of trends in communities.