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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

The number of uninsured people in King County has decreased dramatically since 2010, the year the Affordable Care Act was passed. Image courtesy King County

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

BSD helps staff afford homes with Landed

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BSD helps staff afford homes with Landed

The down payment assistance program helps educators make home-ownership in Bellevue a reality.

Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

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Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

Democrat incumbent Patty Kuderer and Republican challenger Rodney Tom

41st District candidates talk taxes, housing, and safety

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41st District candidates talk taxes, housing, and safety

Mercer Island, Newcastle, and sections of Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish, Renton make District 41.

Adam Smith and Sarah Smith.

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It’s Smith versus Smith in 9th congressional district

Both candidates are Democrats focused on healthcare and the middle class.

Marcus Naylor and Joshua Schaer.

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Naylor, Schaer vie for open judicial seat

Candidates in contested Northeast Electoral District race answer questions about injustice and more.

The Ride2 Eastgate shuttle service will operate in the 2-to 3-mile area joining Interstate 90, including Lake Hills, Factoria, Somerset and Lakemont neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Metro launches first ride-hailing application for on-demand shuttle service

King County Metro embraces mobile technology in order to provide costumers with convenient first-and last-mile service reliable transit.

Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

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Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

Mylett has been on paid administrative leave since August and has been reinstated.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

CEVO has retained or created 7,000 jobs

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CEVO has retained or created 7,000 jobs

Bellevue Cultural and Economic Vitality Office reports 2018 progress to council.

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Allegations against former Bellevue officer dismissed

The assault, domestic violence and witness tampering charges were dismissed after new information.

Bellevue Fire Department welcomes community at the annual open house

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Bellevue Fire Department welcomes community at the annual open house

The Bellevue Fire Department once again held their annual open house event on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Bellevue schools participate in nationwide Walk to School Day with BFD

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Bellevue schools participate in nationwide Walk to School Day with BFD

Walk to School day promotes walking as an active, safe and healthy way to get around.

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…

Paul Allen, shown in 2015. Courtesy of the Herald

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Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist struggled with cancer for decades

Mayor John Marchione urged all residents to “speak out against domestic violence and support LifeWire’s efforts to prevent and end domestic abuse,” on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of LifeWire.

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Redmond mayor proclaims October as Domestic Violence Action Month

Andrew Farrell, a LifeWire board director, helps the city council proclaim Domestic Violence Action Month on Oct. 2.

Former MIHS student competes for American Idol

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Former MIHS student competes for American Idol

World traveler to wrestling coach—Berrington’s path to American Idol.

Bellevue completes citywide tree canopy assessment

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Bellevue completes citywide tree canopy assessment

The Bellevue city council heard the results of the latest citywide tree canopy assessment.