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Photo courtesy of Larry Snyder                                Larry Snyder collected 4,334 pairs of socks during his fourth annual sock drive in Bellevue.

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Answering the call to serve those in need

Fourth Annual Sock Drive donates 4,334 socks to CFH, The Sophia Way and Dignity for the Divas.

Photo by Nityia Photography

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Three simple rules for the holiday | Health

A monthly column about mindfulness.

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Police exercise educates drivers and pedestrians on safety

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Police exercise educates drivers and pedestrians on safety

Bellevue police increase emphasis on collision causes.

Nancy Kartes and Bill Willard were both original event planners of the garden light show that opened in 1994. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Twenty-five years of Garden d’Lights

Garden d’Lights runs through December 31.

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

Bellevue skyline. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Bellevue changing logo for the first time since 1969

New logo to reflect diversity, development.

Two pedestrian crashes in November result in deaths

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Two pedestrian crashes in November result in deaths

Drivers and pedestrians asked to proceed with caution.

Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

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Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

Public’s help sought in identifying a man caught on security footage.

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

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Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

It’s been a year since the Menchie’s incident and here is what the city of Kirkland has been…

One car stolen, other dumped nearby | Police Blotter

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One car stolen, other dumped nearby | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Nov. 7-10.

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FBI: Eight hate crimes reported in Bellevue in 2018

State hate crime trend has minor decline; crimes toward LGBTQ rise.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

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1,000 donated giant sequoias will call Bellevue their new home

The effort will help the city fulfill its goal of achieving a 40 percent tree canopy

Photo courtesy Cameron Amann                                Dana Leopald’s booth has become a staple at the event.

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Hilltop Holiday Craft Show celebrating 20 years in the community

The annual event starts Dec. 4.

Turkeys Nonni, Noelle, November and Nora at Rooster Haus Rescue in Fall City. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Turkey’s not on the menu with this group

The bird singled out for Thanksgiving.

Traffic passes over the 90-year old Magnolia bridge, aging and in need of replacement, Wednesday in Seattle. State and local governments could end up scrambling to pay for road paving and other transportation projects as a Washington state measure that would cut car tabs to $30 was passing in early returns Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure

Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.

Photo courtesy of Lisa Merrill                                Four Bellevue artists are exhibiting their work in a group show with a fall/winter theme at the South Bellevue Community Center from Nov. 1 through Jan. 2, 2020. From left: Farida Hakim, Lisa Merrill, Dolores Marquez and Laura Grover.

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New winter-themed art exhibit at SBCC

The art exhibit displays work from four Bellevue artists. The exhibit opened Nov. 1 and will conclude Jan.…

Twelve arrested in police prostitution sting

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Twelve arrested in police prostitution sting

About 66 responded to ads posted by Bellevue detectives online.