Bellevue cheer coach arrested, suspected of molesting children

According to authorities, the suspect is the owner of Action Athletics, a children’s gymnastics and cheer sports club in Bellevue.

Officials: Cool off at beaches where lifeguards are present during heat wave

The hottest temperatures of the year have arrived in western Washington and more people are hitting the open waters to cool off. However, there is a risk involved if people aren’t recreating safely, officials warn. 

DUI driver arrested after crashing into bus, injuring 5 in Bellevue

A suspected DUI driver was arrested after smashing into a Bellevue Metro bus, sending five passengers to the hospital early Saturday morning.

Police: Man attacked at Bellevue transit center dies from injuries

A 63-year-old amputee attacked at the Bellevue transit center on July 10 died from his injuries, police announced Tuesday.

Unvaccinated firefighters file $171M tort claims, saying their termination violates civil rights

A group of former King County firefighters who lost their jobs over their objection to the state’s vaccine mandate plan to file suit against their old employer for wrongful termination.

Former Bellevue teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for child pornography

A former Bellevue teacher was sentenced to 20 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for the production and possession of child pornography.

Police arrest two suspects wanted for dozens of trailhead car break-ins

Bellevue Police say, in a joint operation with the King County Sheriff’s Office, they arrested two suspects responsible for dozens of car break-ins at several trailheads.

WSDOT: Plan ahead for a weekend packed with sports, local events, construction

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is forecasting a busy travel weekend, packed with an extensive sports lineup, local events and construction projects in the Seattle and Bellevue area.

I-405 in downtown Bellevue to close this weekend as crews start construction on new Main Street Bridge

Drivers traveling through downtown Bellevue should expect heavy traffic and delays this weekend as crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation begin construction on a new bridge over Interstate 405.  

Bellevue family files lawsuit against city after landslide destroys home

The owners of a home that slid off its foundation in a life-threatening landslide officially filed a lawsuit against the city of Bellevue on Wednesday, for unspecified monetary damages. 

Gun rights group files lawsuit calling state’s ban on large-capacity ammunition clips 'unconstitutional'

On the first day of the "Wear Orange" weekend, a national campaign to raise awareness of gun violence, a lawsuit was filed challenging Washington state’s new ban on large capacity ammunition magazine sales.

Bird flu found in ducks, geese at Bellevue and Seattle parks

Officials with Public Health - Seattle and King County announced that several wild ducks and geese found on public parks in Seattle and Bellevue have tested for bird flu. 

Founders of Asian-American digital magazine hope to impact future generations

A group of high school students are documenting the experiences of Asian-Americans in history and present day through a digital magazine called "What We Experience."

Detectives investigate after city worker discovers bones in Bellevue

Detectives are investigating after a city employee discovered bones in a wetlands area Wednesday morning, a state anthropologist determined they are likely human.