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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Welcoming Week brings together community for education and conversation

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Welcoming Week brings together community for education and conversation

Eastside cities are joining the regional Welcoming Week program to support their diverse communties.

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Four miles added to Eastside Rail Corridor Trail

Four miles of trail have been opened on the King County Eastside Rail Corridor Trail, linking Gene Coulon…

Dale Griffin places donated plants into a pot to place around the new serenity garden at Congregations for the Homeless in Bellevue. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Homeless men build a garden of good hope at Congregations for the Homeless

Men at CFH start a serenity garden.

The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted a video of the situation as seen through their traffic cameras. Screenshot courtesy of the WSDOT Twitter account

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UPDATE: Man peacefully in custody after 520 bridge standoff

Police closed all lanes on the floating bridge after finding an uncooperative driver had a shot gun.

Art Walk has a new meaning during Bellwether 2018. Pieces by Lauren Max (left), and Monyee Chau and Alex Britt (right) along the pedestrian corridor in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Arts & Culture Facebook page.

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Biennial Bellwether brings changes to Bellevue

The 10-day arts festival features mixed mediums and performing arts.

Bellevue Place Helistop appeal denied

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Bellevue Place Helistop appeal denied

The Bellevue City council denied an appeal to remove the helistop at the Bellevue Place building.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

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Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats clash in 9th Congressional District forum

Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

Interlake Saints girls soccer team senior defender Olivia Benson juggles the soccer ball on the sidelines prior to the start of practice on Sept. 12 at Interlake High School in Bellevue. Benson relishes being a senior leader on the soccer pitch for her team. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Benson shuts down opposing teams’ offenses

Interlake senior Olivia Benson expects her team to be competitive in 2018.

Zhulyeta Shirinyan. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police

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UPDATE: Police find missing woman, she is safe

The 71-year-old woman was last seen Friday morning at 6 a.m. and was located at about 7:30 p.m.

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More housing in the works for Factoria

The 65-unit Basel Newport Townhouse project is moving through the city’s permitting process.

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Gun control initative set for November ballots

Gun control will be on the ballot this November as advocates hope to implement much stricter legislation statewide.

Bellevue hosts open house meeting for Energize Eastside feedback

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Bellevue hosts open house meeting for Energize Eastside feedback

A public meeting was held at Bellevue City Hall to take feedback on the Energize Eastside project.

Bellevue Network on Aging looks for new members

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Bellevue Network on Aging looks for new members

Bellevue’s Network on Aging is now looking for two new members to appoint to the board.

Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

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Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

Puget Sound Energy representatives presented an annual update to their integrated resource plan.

Photo courtesy of AnneMarie Zarba

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Bellevue chef at Boeing Classic featured on Golf Channel

The segment aired on Aug. 29 as part of The Golf Channel’s PGA Tour Champions The Learning Center.

Old Federal Court House (U.S. Court House) in Seattle. Photo by Joe Mabel

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Bellevue CEO faces multi-year visa fraud charges

The CEO of two Bellevue information technology companies fled the U.S. after a complaint was filed.

Longtime Eastside baseball coach passes away at age 80

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Longtime Eastside baseball coach passes away at age 80

For Les Dow, baseball was the game of his life.

YES partners with LWSD and BSD to address mental health and substance use issues in students sooner. Photo courtesy of Youth Eastside Services.

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Universal mental health screenings to be introduced in local middle schools

YES partners with LWSD and BSD to address mental health and substance use issues in students sooner.

Office space is still tight on the Eastside

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Office space is still tight on the Eastside

That hasn’t stopped Google and Facebook from looking to expand.