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King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines

Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

A new decade begins with low inventory in housing market | Real Estate Column

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A new decade begins with low inventory in housing market | Real Estate Column

A monthly real estate snapshot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)

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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

Melanie Gaeth and her daughter Natalie enjoy music therapy with music teacher Amy Dacaug at Bellevue College’s Parent Education parent-infant class. From left: Melanie Gaeth, Lucy Goddard, Natalie Gaeth and Amy Dacaug. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Bellevue College serve Eastside families through parent-infant classes

A new BC infant class launched Jan. 8.

A 37-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, slid down a street and over an embankment, his car rolling down a hill before coming to a stop against a house after the Eastside was blanketed with snow on Monday, Jan. 13. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police Department

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Snow makes for dangerous conditions; few emergencies reported

Bellevue saw 1 to 3 inches on Monday morning.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

Shot of the city during the pilot period. Photo courtesy Bellevue Downtown Facebook page.

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City receives report on Grand Connection pilot placemaking program

The next placemaking proposal will come later in the year.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                From left, newly appointed Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis and Mayor Lynne Robinson.

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New city leaders take the helm

Robinson and Nieuwenhuis secured the roles during the Jan. 6 council meeting.

From left, Debra Entenman, Tana Senn, Lisa Callan, Brandi Kruse, Manka Dhingra, Patty Kurderer, Roger Goodman and My-Linh Thai at the event. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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I-976, affordable housing, other issues discussed at legislative breakfast event

The gathering included a keynote speech from attorney general Bob Ferguson.

Sound Transit station. File photo.

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Construction on Eastside-related light rail project begins

Travelers should expect delays until March.

The time for gratitude is now | Health column

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The time for gratitude is now | Health column

Being grateful for the present and focusing on what you have versus what you don’t have is the…

Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

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Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

A monthly column about mindfulness and general wellbeing.

KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020 | Submitted content

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KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020 | Submitted content

A monthly column about library happenings.

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

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Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

Talk Time classes allow English language learners to practice their speaking and conversation skills.

Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

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Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

New auditor’s report shows schools have not reported accurate vaccination data.

Republicans chose political power over the Constitution | OPINION

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Republicans chose political power over the Constitution | OPINION

I’m astounded and appalled that members of both parties in Congress were weighing whether to vote for impeachment…

Exterior of Bellevue City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Bellevue

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City’s arts commission secures 2020 grant allocations

For 2020, the arts commission be allocating $145,000 between three programs.