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Bellevue adopts city budget

The budget received a unanimous vote, but one councilmember voted against a 1% property tax increase

A King County Metro bus with an ad from the natural gas organization Partnership for Energy Progress. Contributed photo

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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?

King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.

Licensed practical nurse administers a COVID-19 test at the Jamestown Family Clinic’s drive-up testing site on Dec. 7. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

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New COVID-19 testing site in Bellevue

The site is the first of its kind on the Eastside

In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. The project can provide power to the small town of Glacier for around two hours if needed. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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What will a green WA electric grid look like?

It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.

Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.

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Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

Santa at his desk. Courtesy photo/Bellevue Collection

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Holiday happenings in downtown Bellevue

The Bellevue Downtown Association has created a cheer campaign, and Bellevue Collection still has some holiday sights to…

A “closed” sign at Jackson’s restaurant on Cole Street in downtown Enumclaw. Sound Publishing file photo

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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings

It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.

A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit

The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.

The sidewalks between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square were packed with people who came to catch the nightly Snowflake Lane on Dec. 10. The parade, which begins nightly at 7 p.m., celebrates 15 years in the community and features 300 performers, holiday characters and lights. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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Holiday festivities curtailed this year

The following is a release from city of Bellevue on what to expect this holiday season.

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Samoyed pup is safe after seen being abused on video

Animal cruelty investigation is pending.

Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

Chris Fagan trekking across Antarctica in 2014. Contributed by Chris Fagan

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South Pole or Bust

The story of a North Bend couple who trekked across Antarctica.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

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EvergreenHealth receives stroke care certification

The hospital system was able to demonstrate quality care and an advanced stroke program

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Ways to shop small on the Eastside

The city of Bellevue has developed a quick list of easy ways to support local businesses

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.