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Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department                                A firefighter stands in front of the Jan. 14 blaze that has significantly damaged the Islamic Center of the Eastside.

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UPDATE | Islamic Center arsonist apprehended, no early indications of hate crime or terrorism

The suspect at the heart of the Islamic Center of the Eastside arson reportedly has a history of…

Redmond Police Department Chief Kristi Wilson, left, addresses the crowd — which featured five other Eastside police chiefs in the foreground — during Tuesday night’s Eastside Muslim Safety Forum at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound in Redmond. Andy Nystrom, Redmond Reporter

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Police chiefs meet with community members at Eastside Muslim Safety Forum

As Eastside police chiefs and others gathered at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) on Tuesday night,…

City of Bellevue pays $1M to family injured in 2014 police cruiser crash

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City of Bellevue pays $1M to family injured in 2014 police cruiser crash

The city of Bellevue agreed to pay approximately $1 million late last month to a family of five…

Slatter resigns from Bellevue City Council as she takes 48th District seat

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Slatter resigns from Bellevue City Council as she takes 48th District seat

After a whirlwind week of legislative positions opening up and being filled, Vandana Slatter is ready to get…

Family of slain Bellevue woman suing Department of Corrections

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Family of slain Bellevue woman suing Department of Corrections

The parents of a Bellevue woman who was killed by a man who had mistakenly been released early…

Bellevue schools considering start time change to combat growth and traffic problems

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Bellevue schools considering start time change to combat growth and traffic problems

The Bellevue School District has more than 115 buses, a full roster of bus drivers, fewer miles to…

Eastside legislators talk taxes, tolls at chamber breakfast

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Eastside legislators talk taxes, tolls at chamber breakfast

While a thousand little things are on the minds of Washington state legislators, one massive subject looms over…

Kuderer replaces Cyrus Habib in WA Senate

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Kuderer replaces Cyrus Habib in WA Senate

Eastside legislator Patty Kuderer will be moving from the House to the Senate next week, having been named…

Bellevue developer pleads guilty to fraud federal charges | UPDATE

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Bellevue developer pleads guilty to fraud federal charges | UPDATE

Bellevue developer Lobsang Dargey faces as much as 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud-related…

Sound Transit’s South Bellevue parking mitigation plan could displace commuters

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Sound Transit’s South Bellevue parking mitigation plan could displace commuters

With the 519-stall South Bellevue Park and Ride shutting down as early as next month, the Mercer Island…

The Bellevue Reporter’s year in review: 2016

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The Bellevue Reporter’s year in review: 2016

The last 12 months were busy for government officials, students, homeowners, fire and police crews, business owners and…

Bellevue boys honored for saving grandfather’s life with CPR

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Bellevue boys honored for saving grandfather’s life with CPR

Daniel and Jonathan Tyshler were on their way to the airport after a busy visit with their grandparents…

How did lead end up in Bellevue’s new schools?

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How did lead end up in Bellevue’s new schools?

The Bellevue School District has been tearing down and rebuilding their schools, spending $450 million on state-of-the-art facilities…

670 Bellevue kids get gift of Christmas | Photos

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670 Bellevue kids get gift of Christmas | Photos

Ten-year-old Emma wants a journal for Christmas to jot down her thoughts and sketch her dreams in. Her…

Seahawks Michael Bennett visits Bellevue as Santa | Photos

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Seahawks Michael Bennett visits Bellevue as Santa | Photos

Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” to children at an event for…

Bellevue College and LifeWire educate students and faculty on domestic abuse

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Bellevue College and LifeWire educate students and faculty on domestic abuse

What is domestic abuse? Is it exclusively physical violence? Is it considered domestic violence if one person verbally…

Pipeline study finds Energize Eastside can co-locate with petroleum pipeline

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Pipeline study finds Energize Eastside can co-locate with petroleum pipeline

Puget Sound Energy last week released the results of a safety study regarding the Energize Eastside project.

Inslee unveils plan to fully fund education with $5B in new and higher taxes

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Inslee unveils plan to fully fund education with $5B in new and higher taxes

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled a $46.7 billion budget proposal Wednesday that fully funds public schools, provides…

Mumps outbreak spreads to Bellevue

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Mumps outbreak spreads to Bellevue

The recent mumps outbreak has spread to Bellevue, health department officials announced Thursday.

Bellevue dentist and NFL teams help grant man his last wish

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Bellevue dentist and NFL teams help grant man his last wish

It was a snowstorm Josh McCall — and those who know him — will never forget.