Skip to content
Saturday, June 21, 2025
51°F
Newsletter Contact Us
  • Search
  • Newsletters
  • News
    • News
    • Northwest
    • Submit a Story Idea
    • Submit a Photo
    • Submit a Press Release
  • Business
    • Business
    • Submit Business News
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • Submit Sports Results
  • Life
    • Life
    • Submit a Wedding Announcement
    • Submit an Engagement Announcement
    • Submit a Birth Announcement
  • Opinion
    • Opinion
    • Letters
    • Submit a Letter to the Editor
  • Obituaries
    • Obituaries
    • Place an Obituary
  • Classifieds
    • Classifieds
    • Place a Classified Ad
    • Employment
    • Real Estate
    • Transportation
    • Legal Notices
    • Place a Legal Notice
  • e-Editions
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Report a delivery issue
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
bel-logo.svg
51°F
  • News
  • Sports
  • Life
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Obituaries
  • Classifieds
  • All Sections
        • News
          • News
          • Northwest
          • Submit a Story Idea
          • Submit a Photo
          • Submit a Press Release
        • Business
          • Business
          • Submit Business News
        • Sports
          • Sports
          • Submit Sports Results
        • Life
          • Life
          • Submit a Wedding Announcement
          • Submit an Engagement Announcement
          • Submit a Birth Announcement
          • Weather
        • Opinion
          • Opinion
          • Letters to the Editor
          • Submit a Letter to the Editor
        • Obituaries
          • Place an Obituary
        • Classifieds
          • Classifieds
          • Place a Classified Ad
          • Employment
          • Real Estate
          • Transportation
          • Legal Notices
          • Place a Legal Notice
        • e-Editions
        • Marketplace
        • Newsletters
Articles by Stephanie Quiroz
From left: Jared Nieuwenhuis, Jennifer Robertson, Conrad Lee, Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson, Jeremy Barksdale, Mayor John Chelminiak, John Stokes and Janice Zahn. Photo courtesy of the City of Bellevue
City council honors Mayor John Chelminiak, elected officials...
By Stephanie Quiroz • December 30, 2019 1:30 am

Four elected officials were officially sworn in at Bellevue’s City Council meeting.

Read Story

Photo courtesy of Larry Snyder                                Larry Snyder collected 4,334 pairs of socks during his fourth annual sock drive in Bellevue.
Answering the call to serve those in need
By Stephanie Quiroz • December 14, 2019 1:30 am

Fourth Annual Sock Drive donates 4,334 socks to CFH, The Sophia Way and Dignity for the Divas.

Read Story

Nancy Kartes and Bill Willard were both original event planners of the garden light show that opened in 1994. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Twenty-five years of Garden d’Lights
By Stephanie Quiroz • December 12, 2019 1:30 am

Garden d’Lights runs through December 31.

Read Story

The fire department had to cut the roof off the rolled vehicle to extract the driver. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police Department
One car rolls over after collision
By Stephanie Quiroz • October 25, 2019 12:32 pm

Drivers received minor injuries.

Read Story

From left, Kaavya Manam, Emerson Schrider and Ellen Chang of Happy Bubbles sold handmade bath and body products at the Children’s Business Fair in Bellevue on Aug. 31. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Eastside youth entrepreneurs set up shop at Children’s...
By Stephanie Quiroz • September 8, 2019 1:30 am

Youth entrepreneurs donate a portion of their proceeds to charity of choice.

Read Story

Attendees take a closer look at the new Eastrail logo and tagline, “Let’s Connect” on July 20 in Redmond. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
East Rail Corridor is now Eastrail
By Stephanie Quiroz • August 27, 2019 8:30 pm

Eastrail will be an uninterrupted 42-mile trail connected to Link light rail opening on the Eastside in 2023.

Read Story

Photo courtesy of Neelam Chahlia                                 Redmond’s Neelam Chahlia crowned as Mrs. Washington America and competing for the national Mrs. America title on Aug. 26.
Redmond’s Chahlia to compete for Mrs. America 2020...
By Stephanie Quiroz • August 14, 2019 5:00 pm

Mrs. Washington America winner says her journey embodies the ‘American Dream.’

Read Story

After 70 years of serving, Grace Lutheran Church in Bellevue is permanently closed. The church donated $3.6 million to homeless services on the Eastside. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Local church closes, donates assets to nonprofits
By Stephanie Quiroz • August 7, 2019 1:30 am

Grace Lutheran Church donates $3.6 million to homeless services on the Eastside.

Read Story

Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 4, 2019 1:30 am

Events around the Eastside.

Read Story

Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 3, 2019 5:30 am

Americans all over the country including the Eastside region will gather on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. The Fourth…

Read Story

Customer buys green leaves from Foothills Farms at the opening market day in Bellevue on May 16. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
It’s officially market season
By Stephanie Quiroz • May 22, 2019 1:30 am

Bellevue Farmers Market will run every Thursday through October.

Read Story

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Bellevue resident and blind cyclist Clark Roberts will be riding his tenth 206-mile Seattle to Portland bicycle ride in June.
The gift of sight loss
By Stephanie Quiroz • May 18, 2019 1:30 am

Bellevue’s Clark Roberts to ride his 10th Seattle-to-Portland bicycle ride

Read Story

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                 Claire Cannon and daughter Riley, 2, pose for a photo while enjoying the sheep at the annual sheep shearing event at Kelsey Creek Farm on April 27.
Bellevue shears the fun at annual sheep shearing...
By Stephanie Quiroz • May 5, 2019 1:30 am

The day consisted of various sheep activities and pony rides.

Read Story

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Samaya Ngudup, 6, of Bothell helped plant three rose bushes at the city of Bellevue’s Arbor Day-Earth Day celebration on April 20.
Bellevue celebrates Arbor Day – Earth Day
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 27, 2019 1:30 am

The day consisted of volunteer projects, interactive eco-stations, and a ceremonial Arbor Day Tree planting.

Read Story

125 sack lunches were to the Safe Parking Program at the Lake Washington Methodist Church, Sophia Way, The Together Center, and to the residents of Camp Unity and Safe Parking at St. Jude’s. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
St. Jude’s Service Day Program helps combat poverty
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 17, 2019 8:30 am

The annual service day helps organizations that help Eastside communities experiencing poverty and abuse.

Read Story

Alice Wang, a sophomore at Bellevue High School received an award on April 5 for winning the worldwide Illustrators of the Future contest. Photo courtesy of Alice Wang
Bellevue High School student honored as winner of...
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 14, 2019 1:30 am

Alice Wang is the youngest winner in the contest’s history.

Read Story

For the fifth year, HopeFest has offered low-income and homeless people with free groceries, clothes, hygiene items, toys, and books. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.
Annual HopeFest continues to help low-income and homeless...
By Stephanie Quiroz • March 22, 2019 1:30 am

Fifth annual event offers necessary supplies and services

Read Story

King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal of distinguished service
King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal...
By Stephanie Quiroz • March 14, 2019 6:30 am

Recipients include Eastside King County residents

Read Story

Community members gathered at Bellevue Square on March 2 to celebrate the eighth annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Annual Chinese Lunar New Year at Bellevue Square
By Stephanie Quiroz • March 12, 2019 6:30 am

Lunar New Year Spectacular included martial arts and the Chinese Lion and Dragon parade

Read Story

Davis Wright Tremaine is passionate about embracing diversity and inclusion in their offices. Their partnership with AtWork! is a testament that there is a place for people with disabilities, no matter the industry. Stephanie Quiroz/ staff photo.
People with disabilities find purpose through new employment...
By Stephanie Quiroz • March 11, 2019 1:30 am

Paige Bisbee of Bellevue finds employment at Davis Wright Tremaine

Read Story

Executive Constantine’s proposal will expand King County’s 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 28,000 acres of open space. Photo Courtesy of King County.
Executive Dow Constantine announces plan to renew King...
By Stephanie Quiroz • March 5, 2019 1:30 am

The proposal for the August ballot would generate an estimated $738 million over the next six years.

Read Story

From left: Washington DECA executive leader Lori Hairston, Bellevue deputy mayor Lynne Robinson, Interlake High School student Olivia Sun, and Bellevue School District superintendent Ivan Duran.
City partners with local organizations to target teen...
By Stephanie Quiroz • February 25, 2019 1:30 am

Tune In/Not Out (TINO) campaign is an outreach effort to reduce distracted driving

Read Story

New agreements approved to provide better services to unincorporated King County
New agreements approved to provide better services to...
By Stephanie Quiroz • February 12, 2019 1:30 am

Local Services now has four service partnership agreements with other county departments.

Read Story

  • 1
  • 2
  • Last

Sign Up For Our Newsletters

Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

Sign Up

Featured Local Savings

  • News
  • Sports
  • Life
  • Business
  • Opinion
Quicklinks
  • Subscriber Center
  • e-Editions
  • Newsletters
  • Media Solutions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Contact Us
bel-logo.svg
  • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
  • A subsidiary of Black Press Media
  • Work With Us
© 2025 Bellevue Reporter + Sound Publishing + Black Press Media. All Rights Reserved.
Powered By NewzBoost