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Low Income Housing Institute’s 57-unit August Wilson Place apartments in downtown Bellevue includes affordable housing units for households at 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income. Photo courtesy of Low Income Housing Institute

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Bellevue Housing Research Coalition survey highlights housing affordability issues

68% of respondents said Bellevue’s housing market is not meeting the community’s needs.

Free litter bags. Courtesy of the Washington Department of Ecology.

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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering

From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.

Gary Locke and Sheri Flies (center) cut a ribbon to celebrate the ELC playground renovation on September 6. Courtesy of Bellevue College.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Early Learning Center playground

The renovation replaced playground equipment and enhanced the landscaping.

Courtesy of Northwest Ukrainian International Festival.

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Northwest Ukrainian International Festival returns to Bellevue

The festival will take place on September 10 at Bellevue’s Crossroads Park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Stolen pressure washer. Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department.

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Anti-crime operations leads to over 50 arrests since January

According to BPD, suspects were arrested for crimes including shoplifting and robbery, among others.

Bellevue High School’s junior and tight end, Hogan Hanson (#11), scores a touchdown. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue High School defeated in first football game of the season

Central Catholic High School of Portland defeated the Wolverines by 24-23.

Bellevue junior Lillian McAughan (#3) dribbles the ball against Stadium’s #19. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue High School girls varsity soccer team wins first game

Bellevue won 3-1 against Stadium on September 6.

Washington’s monthly self-sufficiency standard compared to ABD maximum monthly payment standards and SSI maximum monthly payment standards. Courtesy of DSHS.

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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program

In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

Bellevue High School's junior and tight end, Hogan Hanson (#11), scores a touchdown. Courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus.

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Bellevue High defeated in first football game of the season

Central Catholic High School of Portland defeated the Wolverines by 24-23.

Courtesy of Redmond Pride.

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A long time overdue: Pride on the Eastside

The first Redmond Pride will take place on September 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Redmond’s Downtown Park.

Fabric basket by Marita Dingus. Courtesy of Bellevue Arts Museum.

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Upcoming BAM exhibit highlights arts and sounds from the Pacific Northwest

Portland’s Mississippi Records selected a playlist that will be featured at the exhibit.

Courtesy of the city of Bellevue.

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City of Bellevue prepares commuters for back-to-school road congestion

Classes for the Bellevue School District will begin on September 1.

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Temporary special deputy appointed to support improvements inside King County correctional facilities

Megan Pedersen will immediately fill the position, with a focus on addressing staffing shortages.

BASIS Independent Bellevue campus. Courtesy of BASIS Independent Bellevue.

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BASIS Independent School opens in Bellevue for 2022-23 school year

The school opened at full capacity, with 230 students in grades 2-7.

Shana Chung, associate professor at Bellevue College. Courtesy of Bellevue College.

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Bellevue College looking to fill space for healthcare management and leadership program

Application deadlines for the program close on August 31.

Bellevue City Hall. File photo

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City of Bellevue earns Governor’s Smart Communities Award for Mobility Implementation Plan

The award presentation will take place at a Bellevue City Council meeting this fall.

The atlas moth spotted on a garage in the City of Bellevue. Courtesy of WSDA.

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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue

The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…

Aftermath of the car crash that took place on August 15 at the intersection of 156th Avenue Northeast and Northup Way. Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department.

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Collision involving King County Metro bus kills 81-year-old man

This incident marks the first traffic fatality in the City of Bellevue in 2022.