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Jeffrey Howard

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Veterans did not sign up for this

The Inspector General preliminary report is confirming dozens of VA clinics and hospitals are gaming the system at…

Bellevue. What's it really like here? One company sees it as high tech and martini's shaken

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The real Bellevue? What do you think?

What's Bellevue really like? Movoto, an online real estate brokerage based in San Mateo, Calif., has an online…

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Keep your teen energized and engaged this summer

The summer provides a wonderful opportunity for teenagers to pause, relax and renew their spirits.

Jerry Cornfield

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State soon will know number of oil tank cars shipped through area | Jerry Cornfield

By the end of next week, Washington will learn how often tank cars of oil siphoned from North…

Yoshiko Harden

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Bellevue College working for diversity in students and faculty | Other Voices

A recent Education Lab blog post asked a provocative question, “Is teacher diversity a problem in Washington?” Often…

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Opening for Kenny | Pat Cashman

I have several friends who are standup comics. At one point, I wanted to give it a try.…

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The art of the (foam) sword | Darcy Brixey

Grab your friends and family members and come to the library to learn the art of the sword.

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Bellevue College Science Division to host open house | Game-themed event will feature science-related activities for all ages

Bellevue College’s Science Division and SAMI (Science And Math Institute) will host an open house for the community…

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Free opportunities for summer learning | Darcy Brixey

The library system recognizes that kids who continue to learn, read and experiment throughout summer break are better…

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Smile — you’ll be part of my collection | Ann Oxrieder

If you see me coming your way you might want to change direction. That is, unless you don’t…

John Marchione

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Cascade Water Alliance: Celebrating success and investing in region’s future | Other Voices

Cascade Water Alliance ensures that each of you — more than 350,000 residents and 20,000 businesses — have…

PSE's energy plan sparks public's interest

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Today’s cartoon | May 16, 2014

PSE's Energize Eastside plan sparks public's interest

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Time to ticket drivers who text or talk | Editorial

The “Click it or Ticket” program is returning to the Bellevue area starting Monday. Safe drivers everywhere should…

Metro Transit route 271 carries the largest ridership on the Bellevue College campus.

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Students at Bellevue College depend on Metro Transit | Other voices

Metro Transit recently proposed cutting service to the busiest bus stop on the Bellevue College campus as a…

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Don’t worry yourself sick | Timi Gustafson

Among the many capabilities that distinguish us humans from other earthly creatures is the ability to forecast future…

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Getting fit – brain and all | Ann Oxrieder

Maybe you’ve seen the commercial on TV. Christie Brinkley and Chuck Norris – Beauty and the Beast —…

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Connect, support our neighbors in wake of explosion | From the Publisher

After the terrible explosion that tore a hole through downtown North Bend ​in the wee hours of April…

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Is your job making you fat? | Timi Gustafson

It’s no secret that Americans spend too much time sitting. Long hours working in offices, commuting in cars,…

Bellevue’s Natasha Babayan

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Bellevue teen meets 15,000 friends at ‘We Day’

Natasha Babayan was stunned by the devastation she witnessed when she traveled to her parents’ hometown of Gyumri,…

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Over the hill has an upside | Timi Gustafson

Despite the fact that people live longer and are more active in their later years, aging is still…