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City Council supports grant for Pacific Northwest Ballet move | Light rail expansion forcing dance company to relocate Bellevue training facility

Members of the Bellevue City Council signed a letter last week in support of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s grant…

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Open Window School seeks higher enrollment cap

Despite some community opposition, the Open Window School is applying to expand the enrollment cap set 13 years…

One of the vehicles involved in the accident is pictured at the scene.

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Update: Toddler in stroller killed in crash on 140th Ave, Bel-Red Road | Likely cause driver’s failure to yield while making left turn

A toddler in a stroller was struck and killed in a crash involving three or four vehicles on…

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Three arrested in pharmacy robberies; fourth suspect flees

Three males believed to be behind numerous robberies, including one in Bellevue, were arrested by Redmond Police on…

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Fukutaki named to Bellevue College board

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has named Richard Fukutaki, of Bellevue, to the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College.

Patricia Kuderer

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Kuderer to replace Hunter in 48th District

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday appointed Patricia (Patty) Kuderer to fill the vacancy in the Washington…

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State health department, Children’s internal investigation find lapses in training, oversight | 3,000 patients tested, no infections found

A Washington State Department of Health investigation reportedly found lapses in competency training and oversight of the cleaning…

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State troopers issue more than 50 warnings on first day of I-405 tolling

Troopers issued more than 50 warnings to motorists who violated traffic laws on the first day of the…

Office space tightens on Eastside, Seattle

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Office space tightens on Eastside, Seattle

Financial services firm JLL’s research team reported last week that large blocks of available space are getting tough…

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Canadian company purchases downtown lots for 21-story tower

Canadian firm Bosa Development purchased two lots in downtown Bellevue earlier this month for $22.8 million for a…

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Eastgate Public Health program receives national recognition

After a year’s worth of work examining and improving their practices, Eastgate Public Health’s Family Planning Program received…

The proposed site for the new elementary school. Because the site is currently undeveloped there will be more site prep work that needs to be done before the school can be constructed.

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New elementary school planned to serve downtown | Facility will serve increased enrollment

The Bellevue School District announced plans recently for a new elementary school on Wilburton Hill that will serve…

The scene at one of Bloodworks Northwest's 12 locations

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Locals swarm to donate blood after duck boat crash

Citizens from around Puget Sound have filled local blood donations centers in the wake of the duck boat…

A model wears a gown designed by Phuong Minh Nguyen

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Independent designers key to area’s fashion future

Kicking off Bellevue Fashion Week’s tenth anniversary, designer Phuong Minh Nguyen won the top prize at the Independent…

Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril poses with a fan while “working” at the Starbucks on Northeast Eighth Street in Bellevue on Sept. 22.

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Coffee break | Seahawks’ Cliff Avril serves Starbucks

Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril poses with a fan while “working” at the Starbucks on Northeast Eighth Street…

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Medina Deputy Mayor stripped of title

The Medina City Council voted to strip councilmember David Lee of the title of deputy mayor by a…

A model wears a brightly colored crocheted dress made by Birgitta Bjerke. Making clothes by hand and depurposing items was an integral part of fashion in the era

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The hippie era, in a modern light | ‘Counter Couture’ now open at the Bellevue Arts Museum

Embroidered shirts, patchwork pants, beaded dresses galore fill the exhibit space for ‘Counter Couture’, a new exhibit at…

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City sees uptick in car prowls in recent weeks

Car prowls are on the rise in Bellevue, with numbers climbing through the summer and into September.

Sen. Cyrus Habib.

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State Sen. Cyrus Habib to run for lieutenant governor

State Sen. Cyrus Habib, a member of the Senate’s Democratic leadership team, has announced that he will seek…

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Newcastle Beach Park reopens after high bacteria levels found

The city of Bellevue has reopened the Newcastle Beach Park swimming area after it was closed on Sept.…