Bellevue engineering firm Cary Kopczynski & Company has received an award from the Post-Tensioning Institute for work on the Cosmopolitan in Seattle.
Strong development activity and moderate job growth will fuel Bellevue’s economy over the next several years.
That was the prediction delivered to the City Council Monday by City Budget Manager Jonathan Swift, who said Bellevue’s economic outlook is generally positive, but increased inflation and a slowing of the housing market could dampen growth.
Bellevue High School can’t get enough of the state of California.
Bellevue Community College assistant Dani Baird has resigned to take a head coaching position at Skagit Valley Community College. Baird served as an assistant coach for BCC the past two years, helping to lead the Bulldogs to a school-best record of 42-6 this past season.
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The St. Louise School 7th and 8th Grade Leadership Class presented a “gift from the heart” to parishioners and former school parents, John and Shelia Croasdill last week.
Six people, including a Bellevue man, were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Seattle on Wednesday for Conspiracy and Wire Fraud in connection with an estimated $8.5 million mortgage fraud scheme conducted in 2004 and 2005. Those indicted include a lawyer (since disbarred), a former bank loan officer and a mortgage broker, as well as the owner of shell companies involved in “flipping” dozens of properties as part of the fraud.
Bus ridership isn’t the only transportation option setting records in King County these days. Metro Transit is also seeing a big jump in vanpool and vanshare participation.
A recent audit of public records requests of Washington’s 30 largest cities, counties and state agencies found Bellevue to be fully responsive and already performing in a manner consistent with many recommended best practices.
A rental car, apparently lost in the area, was traveling northbound in the 3600 block of Evergreen Point Road when it veered off the roadway and struck a large rock, Medina police report. The accident occurred at about 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 19.
The City Council appointed two new members to the city’s Parks and Community Services Board.
The Washington State Department of Transportation will share the latest plans for the SR 520 bridge replacement with the public at an open house next week in Bellevue.
Last week, the King County Executive, along with the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and judges from around the county, revealed that King County is facing a budget crisis of great magnitude. This year alone, we may have to cut $20 million from the $660 million general fund. An additional deficit between $40 million and $70 million is predicted in 2009.
A Washington state employee in Bellevue is among 26 state government managers honored for their leadership skills this year by Gov. Chris Gregoire.
No Excuses
A listing of arts and entertainment events happening in and around Bellevue.
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Bellevue’s 24-Hour Relay Challenge, a popular event where teens take big steps toward being productive citizens while they walk around Downtown Park, will be a community celebration Saturday. The public is invited to enjoy food, games and live entertainment.
Buddy is a three-year-old affectionate, outgoing boy who loves to play with other cats. He’s very tolerant of grooming and nail trimming, too. A video of Buddy is available at http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10954434