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Dying from an overdose; not just heroin that’s killing us | Mindfulness column

A monthly column about mindfulness and health.

In a 2015 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill received 53,739 tons of of plastic bags and wrap from housing and commercial sources alone. File photo/Sound Publishing

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No good solution to the plastics problem

Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Erik Thurston and his mother, Lorraine, play in Brass Band Northwest.

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Brass Band Northwest to feature student soloists at upcoming concert

Erik Thurston of MSHS will play “Mr. Nice Guy” at the concert.

AG Bob Ferguson speaks to Open Window School eighth grade students. Madison Miller / staff photo

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AG Bob Ferguson visits Open Window School

Ferguson came to discuss their work on HB 1074 and other topics.

Council adopts East Main amendment and discusses environmental goals

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Council adopts East Main amendment and discusses environmental goals

The Bellevue city council adopted a comprehensive plan amendment for the East Main district.

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

The 29th annual Bellevue Youth Link Community Leadership Awards opened nominations. Courtesy photo

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Bellevue youth to be honored at Community Leadership Award ceremony

This is the 29th annual Community Leadership Awards sponsored by Bellevue Youth Link.

Gun safety program rejected by Bellevue Planning Commission

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Gun safety program rejected by Bellevue Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission rejected a citizen’s proposal to create “Vision Zero for Gun Safety.”

Arson suspect arrested after early morning fire in Bellevue

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Arson suspect arrested after early morning fire in Bellevue

Residents evacuated safely from home.

Newport High DUI drill shows real life repercussions

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Newport High DUI drill shows real life repercussions

Multi-agency response, student actors made the case for safe driving.

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce / courtesy photo                                (From left) store lead David Heimann, Bellevue store manager Brody Rodgers and store lead Kirby Fralick. celebrate at the Bellevue Tempur-Pedic flagship retail store ribbon cutting on March 7.

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Tempur-Pedic opens a flagship location in Bellevue

The store is the company’s 42nd location in the United States.

Bellevue commits $50,000 for census outreach

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Bellevue commits $50,000 for census outreach

Bellevue has committed $50,000 to the Regional Census Fund to support census outreach for 2020.

A cyclist rides along the Downtown Demonstration Bikeway during the projects grand opening on July 31, 2018. Courtesy Photo

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Safety improvements coming to downtown Bellevue bike lanes

Bellevue city council approved of continued improvements to bike lanes in downtown.

King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…

Customer buys green leaves from Foothills Farms at the opening market day in Bellevue on May 16. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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It’s officially market season

Bellevue Farmers Market will run every Thursday through October.

Best Buddies include everyone | Windows and Mirrors

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Best Buddies include everyone | Windows and Mirrors

North Creek’s new club this year works to promote inclusion and helps students make friends and connections.

Zuolie Deng, a Seattle artist, created a Chinese version of a pig at his studio in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Photo courtesy of Market Foundation Twitter page.

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Bellevue celebrates year of the pig with statue

A “sister” to Rachel, the Pike Place Market pig, Zhuzhu will be on display at city hall May…

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Bellevue resident and blind cyclist Clark Roberts will be riding his tenth 206-mile Seattle to Portland bicycle ride in June.

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The gift of sight loss

Bellevue’s Clark Roberts to ride his 10th Seattle-to-Portland bicycle ride

Bellevue residents file for November 2019 general election

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Bellevue residents file for November 2019 general election

Residents in the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue School District have submitted their applications to run for…

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Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma

Susan Chen’s story begins as a criminal matter.