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USE report supports moving forward with Energize Eastside

An independent consulting firm has published a report that supports Puget Sound Energy’s claims — and the method…

A runaway horse was struck by a car on the 5000 block of 132nd Avenue Northeast around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday and had to be euthanized.

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Runaway horse struck by car in Bridle Trails, animal euthanized

A runaway horse was struck by a car on the 5000 block of 132nd Avenue Northeast around 7:45…

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Tech association says industry needs more in-state talent

The Washington Technology Industry Association reported the employment ripple effect that occurs when new technology positions are filled…

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520 bridge worker taken to Harborview with life-threatening injuries | Man fell 60-70 feet

Another construction worker has fallen while working on the State Route 520 floating bridge, this one sustaining life-threatening…

Express toll lanes between Bellevue and Lynwood are coming

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Senate transportation package comes with ‘poison pill’

The Senate Transportation Committee passed a transportation package to the chamber floor last week that includes funding for…

King County Councilmember Jane Hague will be challenged by Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci.

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Bellevue mayor challenging Hague for King County Council seat

King County Councilmember Jane Hague is getting competition for her seventh bid on the council in the form…

Express toll lanes between Bellevue and Lynwood are coming

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Commuters question feasibility of I-405 express lanes, commission to vote on toll rates in March

The Washington State Transportation Commission plans to adopt a new rate structure for tolling express lanes being constructed…

The Bel-Kirk Office Center is located at 11120-11130 N.E. 33rd Place in Bellevue near the Kirkland boundary.

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Schnitzer West acquires Bel-Kirk Office Center on Kirkland, Bellevue boundary

Schnitzer West closed on its acquisition of the Bel-Kirk Office Center on Jan. 16, with plans for redesigning…

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PSE publishes ‘Energize’ advisory report | Dissenting opinion: Energy company didn’t provide options

Puget Sound Energy posted online Wednesday the final report of a community advisory group that last month recommended…

Gov Jay Inslee discussed the revenue portion of his proposed budget with the Reporter on Thursday.

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Governor’s budget eyes new sources of revenue

With opposition to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed 2015-17 biennial budget coming from both sides of the aisle,…

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PSE hosting more Energize Eastside open houses

Puget Sound Energy will host another round of open houses for its Energize Eastside project next week, including…

This is the bag used by 215 drug recognition experts and law enforcement officers in the state to examine motorists for signs of impaired driving.

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WSP showcases tools for identifying drugged drivers

Law enforcement officers in Washington are no longer just asking drivers if they've been drinking when they're pulled…

Metro cuts could hurt local riders on the Eastside.

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Metro cuts five bus routes from Kirkland

The King County Council has approved the first 161,000 hours of Metro transit reductions that cuts five bus…

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Microsoft layoffs in Puget Sound a good thing? | Tech association CEO sees many

Microsoft announced Thursday its most massive layoffs in the company's history, but a 3-percent staff cut in the…

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PSE faces pushback, lawsuit on new transmission line plans

The fight to stop Puget Sound Energy from running a 18-mile transmission line from Redmond to Renton continues,…

This map shows two potential routes for Puget Sound Energy's Energize Eastside project

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Energize Eastside project sparks opposition

As Puget Sound Energy continues community engagement for its Energize Eastside project, running 18 miles of transmission lines…

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What happened to the state transportation package?

An inability to compromise is being blamed by 41st district legislators for another failure in Olympia to pass…

Washington State Department of Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson.

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State transportation secretary says plan B needed to ensure public safety

Washington Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson says even if the state Legislature approves a transportation package this session, there…

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Legislature taking up transportation – again

Washington House Transportation Commission Chairwoman Judy Clibborn says passing a transportation package this year will be up to…

Bob Ferguson represented parts of Kirkland

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Ferguson has full plate in first year as Attorny General

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office is prioritizing as best it can to deal with current…