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Bellevue Tax Preparer Convicted Of Filing False Returns For Clients

A Bellevue tax preparer was convicted of helping clients file false tax returns in a scheme that prosecutors say involved fabricated financial details and improper deductions. Thanjavur Manavalan, 65, owner of Mano Accounting Services, was found guilty of three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false tax returns following an…

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These Are Top 10 School Districts In Washington, New Ranking Reveals

When it comes to sending your kids to the best schools in Washington, a handful of districts consistently rise above the rest—and Niche’s 2026 rankings prove it. These Washington school districts earned the highest marks in Niche’s annual “Best School Districts in America” report, which looks at far more than just test scores. The rankings…

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DNA Confirms Remains of Travis Decker Found in Chelan County Mountains

After nearly four months of searching, Chelan County officials confirmed Thursday that human remains found on Grindstone Mountain belong to Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three daughters earlier this summer. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said the Washington State Patrol crime lab matched DNA from remains discovered Sept. 19 to 32-year-old Decker….

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Bellevue’s $79M ‘Triptych’ Is Washington’s Most Expensive Home For Sale

A striking modern masterpiece designed by renowned architect Tom Kundig is quietly holding the title of Washington’s most expensive residential listing — and it could be yours for $79 million. Known as Triptych, the Bellevue estate sits on more than three lush acres along Lake Washington, offering 434 feet of rare flat waterfront. Built in…

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Bones Found in FBI Search for Chelan County Dad Accused of Killing 3 Daughters

Investigators searching for Travis Decker, the Wenatchee man accused of killing his three young daughters near Leavenworth, have discovered bones near the crime scene, authorities confirmed. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said the bones were recovered during a grid search at the Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek. With more than 100 FBI and local…

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