Life
Documentary explains why Americans are dammed | SIFF Review
Coming out of the Northwest, Ben Knight’s and Travis Rummel’s “DamNation” examines the history of dams in the…
Life
‘Not My Type’ is the anti romantic comedy | SIFF Review
All the typical tropes of standard romance stories are here — the meet-cute, the honeymoon period, the break-up…
News
Interlake’s Justina Chen wins Washington Coalition for Open Government’s Scott Johnson essay contest
The Washington Coalition for Open Government announced Thursday that Justina Chen's essay, "On Principle," was selected from entries…
Life
‘Burkholder’ a sad, sweet look at the last stage of life | SIFF Review
In “Burkholder,” the latest old age comedy from Bainbridge Island director Taylor Guterson, wandering tongues are the source…
News
Jubilee REACH receives WEA Community Partners Award
The Community Partners award was given at Tillicum Middle School, where site activities coordinator Jonathan George received it…
Life
Song, dance and fun highlight Village Theatre’s ‘Funny Girl’
Sarah Rose Davis, the actress who plays Fanny Brice in Village Theatre’s production of "Funny Girl," demonstrates a…
News
New device at Overlake Hospital helps cure atrial fibrillation | With good technique surgeons have an 80- to 90-percent rate of non-recurrence in patients
Overlake Hospital Medical Center's electrophysiology program is using new pressure feedback technology to increase success in a procedure…
News
A collaborative approach to reading proficiency | Eastside Pathways uses data and shared resources to tackle student performance
Education agency Eastside Pathways has set a goal for 100 percent of third-grade students to read at grade…
Life
Bellevue College presents Spring Jazz Band Invitational
The show will feature the BC Jazz Band and BC Jazz Band Combo, cultivated from Music 106 and…
Life
Violence is made beautiful in ‘Fight Church’ | SIFF Review
Partially presented against the backdrop of the mixed martial arts ban in New York state, the narrative follows…
Life
‘Grand Central’ presents danger as an ominous constant | SIFF Review
The ending of this Franco-Austrian picture comes suddenly and ambiguously, but the ride is what makes it worthwhile.
News
Odle Chess Team places ninth in national Junior High Chess Championship in Atlanta
Odle Middle School's chess team took ninth place at United States Chess Federation's Junior High Chess Championship, held…
News
Newport junior’s piezoelectric floorboard wins first place, $3,600 at Young Entrepreneurs Academy event
Amrita Ram, 16, was awarded — "Without hesitation," judge Tanya Fraioli said — first place for Fresh Steps,…
Life
Bellevue actress Sarah Rose Davis steps from ensemble to center stage
Davis will debut in her first professional leading role May 15 when she appears as Fanny Brice in…
News
Chinook Middle School asks incoming students to register early as staff move into rebuilt campus
Chinook Middle School staff will return to their home campus on Clyde Hill at the end of June,…
News
Former Bellevue resident pleads guilty to arson in New Year’s Day nightclub fire
Prosecutors will recommend the mandatory minimum of five years imprisonment for 30-year-old Musab Mohammed Masmari under the plea…
News
Bellevue Youth Link seeks nominations for outstanding youth
Bellevue Youth Link is requesting nominations to recognize outstanding community service by young people, for the 24th annual…
News
Science Infinity Club takes fourth place at National Science Bowl
The Bellevue-based club, with students from around western Washington and the Pacific Northwest, beat Hopkins Junior High to…
Life
‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ at Newport High this weekend
The Newport High School drama department will present "Legally Blonde: The Musical" for three 7:30 p.m. performances Thursday…
Life
SIFF preview at the Bellevue Arts Museum Friday
Seattle International Film Festival programmers will offer highlights, trailers and early copies of the festival guide. The festival's…