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Bellevue officer reinstated after investigation of social media posts

The officer was reinstated to full duty, with a letter of reprimand on his file for social media…

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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term

Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.

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Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing

It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.

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Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat

Smith (D) received 76% of votes; opponent Doug Basler (R) behind with 23% of votes.

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Election Day results in for 48th Legislative District

Slatter and Walen lead in early results for 48th Legislative District

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McGovern completes his wish by shopping for young patients

Mercer Island teen visits Macy’s in Bellevue.

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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections

55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%

Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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Bellevue protest saw no injuries, no property damage as city issued civil emergency

The protest on the Eastside from Seattle organizers made some noise Saturday

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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

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Bellevue presents the 2021-22 proposed budget

With a $1.7 billion budget, the city will need to face decisions in the next year on how…

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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative

Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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Bellevue council votes to increase sales tax to support affordable housing

The vote from Bellevue and other cities takes revenue away from a county-wide sales tax meant to address…

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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR

Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.

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July shooting now believed to be ‘murder for hire scheme’

The ex wife of the victim and two teenage boys were arrested in connection to the shooting

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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs

Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.

Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007

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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

File photo from September 2016, when hundreds participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event at Redmond Town Center.

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Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 10

Similar to other walk events in the region, Alzheimer’s Association encourages registered users to walk in a location…