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Screenshot of the 2020 Bellevue Downtown Association State of the City. Pictured: Mayor Lynne Robinson, Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis and BDA President Patrick Bannon.

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City leaders talk economic outlook, police reform and more with Bellevue Downtown Association

The annual State of the City with the BDA was held as a virtual fireside chat, livestreamed Thursday,…

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County Fire Marshal issues burn ban

Dry conditions and high heats are in the forecast this week

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

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Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

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Tech executive charged with COVID-19 business loan fraud and money laundering

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Tech executive charged with COVID-19 business loan fraud and money laundering

The Clyde Hill resident allegedly applied for Paycheck Protection Program loans for six businesses that had no employees…

Photo courtesy of Bellevue School District

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Bellevue to start school fully remote this fall

The move comes after discussion with public health officials

Some Old Bellevue outdoor dining to expand into Main Street parking

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Some Old Bellevue outdoor dining to expand into Main Street parking

Interested restaurant owners in Old Bellevue can apply with the city to increase outdoor dining on sidewalks and…

Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

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Bullet that killed Bothell officer came from partner’s gun

But prosecutors say that’s “immaterial,” and charged Henry Washington with aggravated murder Friday.

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

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Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

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Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in…

Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

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Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Update: Officer identified by police department

New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

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New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

East King County includes Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Issaquah.

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Two dead in stabbing, shooting at Bellevue apartment tower

The incident escalated from a dispute between relative and host of party, police say

Gov. Jay Inslee issued new guidance allowing the resumption of self-service buffets, salad bars, salsa bars, drink stations and other types of communal food sources in Phase 2. File photo

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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County

Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.

Bellevue City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Bellevue

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Open seat on East Bellevue Community Council

Applications are due by Friday, July 24

King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019

One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.

Free masks at the Bellevue Salvation Army. Courtesy photo

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Free mask pickup for Bellevue residents

New dates and times for mask distribution this week