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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.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

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.

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DreamBox Learning launches new data and analytics tools

The new tools will assist educators with tracking student progress and to close learning gaps.

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

Courtesy of Studio East.

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Studio East brings back StoryBook Theater in the Park for a second year

Free performances will take place in Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Duvall and Seattle.

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New platform, Citizen Mint, helps investors generate positive community impacts

Since its formation, Citizen Mint has found an office space in the City of Bellevue.

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SPLASHForward increases student lifeguard training amidst national shortage

During this past May and June, 33 students achieved their lifeguard certification.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

Artist rendering of the FOUR106 project (Courtesy of Patrinely Group)

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484,000 square-foot office tower project coming to Downtown Bellevue

Developers are touting the projects’s close proximity to public transit and interstate highways.

Courtesy of DreamBox Learning.

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Jennifer Mullin becomes Chief Marketing Officer at DreamBox Learning

Mullin will fill the first ever Chief Marketing Officer position for DreamBox.

Courtesy of Exxel Pacific.

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Exxel Pacific earns 2022 Grand Award for Safety Excellence

Exxel Pacific also earned the Grand Award for Safety in 2020, 2018 and 2015.

Rendered image of FOUR106. Courtesy of Patrinely Group.

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Patrinely Group and Dune Real Estate Partners take on FOUR106

The real estate companies purchased the site from FANA back in January.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

Shasta, by Joey Veltkamp, 2020. Photo courtesy of Jacqui Galle.

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Bellevue Arts Museum’s SPIRIT! evokes queer sentimentality, empathy, and hope

The exhibit, which is heavily influenced by Puget Sound, runs until Oct. 23.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

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BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series

Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Ken Jackson. Courtesy of 1st Security Bank.

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Ken Jackson becomes 1st Security Bank VP, Branch Manager

Jackson holds over 20 years of experience in financial services.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…