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The vehicle involved in an Oct. 12, 2024, incident in Bellevue and on Interstate 90 at Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Man sentenced to prison for unlawful possession of a destructive device

Incident began in Bellevue, ended on I-90 at Mercer Island.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

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MIPD searching for missing person

Mercer Island Police Department issued a press release today that it is actively investigating a missing person case…

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Bellevue students win corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced that four Bellevue high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

Photo courtesy of Salt & Straw Ice Cream.

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Salt & Straw opens Bellevue location April 24

On April 24, Pacific Northwest artisan ice cream favorite Salt & Straw opens in Bellevue.

Amy Wolf showing Shaun the Sheep’s deep coat. Photos by Mindy Stern

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Sheep shearing festival at Kelsey Creek Farm | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.

Mount Si and the surrounding mountains, seen from The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, have minimal snow, March 25, 2026. The Snoqualmie Valley received multiple inches of snow 12 days prior. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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WA under statewide drought declaration after ‘dismal’ snowpack

Residents should be prepared for a dry summer with wildfire risk.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Disaster declaration for WA flooding approved

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that…

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

Applications are now being accepted for 2026 Transportation Emission Reduction grants at pse.com. Application period ends July, 1 2026. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy.

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PSE awards new Transportation Emission Reduction grants throughout Eastside

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced the inaugural recipients of the Transportation Emission Reduction (TER) Grant Program awards,…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

Trains at the Downtown Redmond Station. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Eastside explorations on the Crosslake Connection | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…