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Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo

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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over

As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…

A screenshot of Puget Sound Energy's outage map at around 3 p.m. on June 28. At the time, some 12,300 customers across Western Washington were without power.

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Nearly 12,300 PSE customers are without power today

Thousands of people in Western Washington have lost power over the weekend, as power demand spiked during a…

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Report: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger

Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger, but that trend is being driven by construction in suburban…

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Grassroots movement targets dark money in politics

Washington state chapter of Wolf-PAC supports Article V constitutional convention.

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…

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How to find fireworks this year in the Puget Sound region

Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.

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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.

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Mercer Island Marine Patrol recovers Bellevue man who drowned in Lake Washington

Mercer Island’s Marine Patrol recovered an adult male who drowned in Lake Washington at approximately 5:30 p.m. June…

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Bellevue, Mercer Island emergency responders search for missing man in Lake Washington

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Freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish. 	File photo

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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region

Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman

Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.

Snoqualmie Casino unveiled the first immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience Sept. 18, 2020, in a ribbon cutting dedication with Snoqualmie Tribe Council members and Snoqualmie Casino executives. Courtesy photo

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Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting

Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.

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Bellevue shines in fastpitch and lacrosse action

Bellevue fastpitch hurler Rachel Treves fires away during the Wolverines’ 11-1 victory over Newport on June 7. As…

Best of Bellevue 2021 winners have been announced.

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Best of Bellevue 2021 winners

Categories range from shopping and restaurants to favorite elected officials.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last summer in north-central Washington. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

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Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires

The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…

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Sammamish boots past Bellevue

Sammamish’s Anthony Suazo, right, scored two goals in his team’s 4-1 victory over Bellevue on June 5. Also…

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Headed to victory

Interlake’s Mateo Filart heads in a goal in his team’s 4-0 victory over Bellevue on June 1. Abraham…

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Bellevue girls lacrosse nets victory

Bellevue’s girls lacrosse team defeated crosstown rival Newport Sammamish Interlake (NSI), 14-8, on June 2. Bellevue freshman Lauren…

Pedro Miola inspects the panel to ensure the bees are healthy. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard)

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Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest

How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.