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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.

Two businesses leaving the Marketplace at Factoria

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Two businesses leaving the Marketplace at Factoria

At least two businesses are leaving the mall, with a third possibly departing.

Student designs RFID system to enhance school safety; named top 30 finalist in STEM competition

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Student designs RFID system to enhance school safety; named top 30 finalist in STEM competition

Newport High School student is named among top young scientists in the country.

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

Bellevue Police K-9 Jack, shown here with his handler Officer Tim Stoutt, served the residents of Bellevue for more than seven years. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Bellevue police honor K-9 who served seven years

Jack, the retired K-9, passed away on Sept. 20, four years into his retirement.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

New elementary relieves overcrowding in Bellevue

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New elementary relieves overcrowding in Bellevue

Wilburton Elementary partners with Microsoft’s Flagship School initiative.

Bellevue residents hold rally to oppose Puget Sound Energy transmission line

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Bellevue residents hold rally to oppose Puget Sound Energy transmission line

Residents gathered at 148th Avenue SE to oppose Puget Sound Energy’s transmission line project.

Workers picket Freedom Foundation annual dinner in Bellevue

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Workers picket Freedom Foundation annual dinner in Bellevue

Several unions and worker organizations came together to picket the conservative think tank.

New Bellevue addiction treatment clinic opening soon

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New Bellevue addiction treatment clinic opening soon

The Hazelden Betty Ford’s in Bellevue will offer treatment for a wide range of addiction issues.

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

Bellevue City Council hears report on possible gas tax replacement

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Bellevue City Council hears report on possible gas tax replacement

A pilot program researching possible gas tax replacement was presented to the Bellevue City Council.

Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver

Amy Rose’s final coaching gig with the men of Northwest Sound Men’s Chorus at the Evergreen District Contest. Photo courtesy of Northwest Sound’s Facebook.

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Sing Sing Singing their way to the top

Bellevue a cappella chorus featured in The Harmonizer magazine for their innovative work.

27 BSD school buses will have paddle cameras, and violators will receive a $419 fine. Photo courtesy of Bellevue School District.

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“It scares us to death”: School bus drivers get paddle cams for rogue drivers

27 BSD school buses will have paddle cameras; violators receive $419 fine.

Shannon Walker, center, answers a question from the audience at an autonomous vehicle policy conference on Sept. 19. She was joined in a panel by Steve Marshall, left, and Dr. Anne Brown. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Self-driving vehicles are coming and cities know it

Public and private sector representatives met to discuss the future of autonomous vehicle policy.

ELAP, Microsoft offer free legal help

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ELAP, Microsoft offer free legal help

Bellevue Wills Clinic offers free legal help to low-income King County residents on Saturday, Sept. 29.