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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate

After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

Bellevue man charged in child-rape after threatening victim’s family with deportation

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Bellevue man charged in child-rape after threatening victim’s family with deportation

The victim kept the secret for nearly two years.

Seattle Humane’s new facility houses more animals, cleaner environment

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Seattle Humane’s new facility houses more animals, cleaner environment

The $28.5 million facility is 57,000 square feet.

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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools

The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

Bellevue police arrest 17-year-old suspect in gun store burglary, others

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Bellevue police arrest 17-year-old suspect in gun store burglary, others

The Kent resident is suspected in robbery of Bothell marijuana store, theft of Renton handgun.

Special Election results: All 3 Bellevue School District levies passing

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Special Election results: All 3 Bellevue School District levies passing

The first wave of results were released Feb. 13.

Bellevue community celebrates 65 years of Enatai Elementary

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Bellevue community celebrates 65 years of Enatai Elementary

Enatai is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Bellevue police arrest man with ‘DIRTBAG’ license plate after death, weapons threats

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Bellevue police arrest man with ‘DIRTBAG’ license plate after death, weapons threats

The suspect punched an officer following the threats, which stemmed from road rage at a car wash.

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State legislators look to “ban the box”

The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

Insite’s consumption room is set up like a series of voting booths, giving privacy to people using the facility while still allowing them to be monitored for overdoses. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

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Canadian facility offers answers on supervised consumption sites

As debate continues throughout the Eastside, Vancouver’s Insite sheds light on the real impact of giving people a…

Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.

Students could utilize the proposed program to attend state colleges, including the University of Washington in Seattle. Photo by Punctured Bicycle/Wikimedia

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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students

The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.

Answers to the big questions surrounding the Bellevue School District levies

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Answers to the big questions surrounding the Bellevue School District levies

If approved, the school district would collect a total $475 million over four years.

Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again

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Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again

A twice-failed bill would have named the mythic creature as the official state cryptid.

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Meet the producer

We turn the tables on our host and ask her a few questions in this bonus episode. Chiefly,…

Bellevue police catch former Seahawk Marcus Trufant’s home burglars

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Bellevue police catch former Seahawk Marcus Trufant’s home burglars

Suspects stole two vehicles, credit cards, a purse and gold ring

Bellevue police asking for help to identify theft suspects

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Bellevue police asking for help to identify theft suspects

The two women stole a credit cards across Lynnewood, Woodinville and Bellevue

Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington

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Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington

Statements from the governor and the state attorney general come in response to a shift in federal plans.

Bellevue Mayor John Chelminiak to share insights at Business Lunch

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Bellevue Mayor John Chelminiak to share insights at Business Lunch

Community is encouraged to meet new mayor

Bellevue Rotarian seeking iPad donations for disabled Nepali students

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Bellevue Rotarian seeking iPad donations for disabled Nepali students

iPad app gives nonverbal students a voice