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Microsoft Reports 2011 Was Top Year for Employee Giving
The Redmond-based company said its employees raised more than $100 million with corporate matching in 2011.

The Redmond-based company said its employees raised more than $100 million with corporate matching in 2011.

Robert Parker Gowing of Sequim died Sunday, several days after he was a passenger in a car that caused a chain reaction crash on the onramp to Northbound 405 from westbound Interstate 90.
The late date is because of snow makeup days.
San Francisco paramedic Mike Lam is visiting Bellevue this month to meet the paramedics who delivered him at his family's home 30 years ago.
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A rock broke the window Sunday at the campaign headquarters on Northeast 20th Street.
A 48-year-old man violated a protection order and locked himself in his mother's Crossroads home. The standoff ended before 2 p.m., after eight hours.
Bambi is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Evan is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Those who lost power for five or more days should look for a $50 credit from Puget Sound Energy starting with the Feb. 15 bills, the Bellevue-based utility reported.
The state announced they will waive the Pay-by-Plate fee -- 25 cents -- for drivers who were charged the week of Jan. 17 - 25.
Andy McCormick, an 18-year resident of Bellevue and longtime environmental advocate, named president of Eastside Audubon.
Genki Sushi closed by the Health Department for incorrect storage.
The King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad is asking for the public’s assistance with solving the 1985 disappearance of Virginia “Anne” Rambus.
Free preventive dental program for children ages 6 to 13.
Muffit is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for strong winds that could continue until 9 p.m. tonight. The winds are expected to gradually diminish.
The lights have come on in Bellevue, Puget Sound Energy reported. Customers still without power should re-report their outage, according to the utility.
James Keefe III will sign copies of 'Two Gold Coins and a Prayer,' the gripping tale of his father's experiences as a World War II POW in Stalag Luft III, at the Kirkland and Woodinville Costco stores.
Pepperita is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.