It’s been a newsy year in Bellevue. The city named a new city manager, failed to find a new police chief and J.C. Penney left Bellevue Square.

But what drew the attention of our readers? Here are the 10 most-read news stories in the Bellevue Reporter in 2014.

1. Bellevue Police clear Marshawn Lynch in assault allegations; woman who made claim now under investigation; BPD explains reason for releasing information
2. Liquor Control Board lifts restraining order; Main Street pot store operators pitted against each other
3. Chick-fil-A plans late September construction for Bellevue restaurant
4. Bellevue Square J.C. Penney to close in November
5. Medical examiner’s office identifies victim in fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident
6. On-duty sheriff’s deputy arrested in Newcastle for suspicion of drug impairment
7. Medical examiner’s office confirms Wilburton Park shooter took own life
8. Sex trafficking an old problem in Bellevue with new challenges
9. Prosecutor files second-degree murder charge in fatal stabbing at Bellevue Burger King
10. Man accused of stabbing shoplifter dies of apparent suicide

– Craig Groshart, Bellevue Reporter