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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

Russell Wilson and Ciara spoke Friday at the Tukwila Library to Foster students and other attendees as their Why Not You Foundation joined forces with the King County Library System and JPMorgan Chase to launch the DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Russell Wilson and Ciara launch DREAM BIG campaign

Partnership with King County libraries dovetails with scholarship program for local students.

Woman assaulted at Bellevue Transit Center | Police Blotter

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Woman assaulted at Bellevue Transit Center | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Jan. 29- Feb. 3.

New agreements approved to provide better services to unincorporated King County

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New agreements approved to provide better services to unincorporated King County

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

Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue withdraws recreation facility proposal

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Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue withdraws recreation facility proposal

The proposal for an indoor recreation center has been withdrawn after communtiy opposition.

A plow removes snow from the Reporter’s parking lot in Factoria on Monday, Feb. 11. Ashley Hiruko/Staff photo

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One of the ‘snowiest’ months on record for King County

Citizens fled to stores to stock up on needed supplies; City staff worked to keep roads clear.

Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

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Legislation targets missing and murdered indigenous women epidemic

Savanna’s Act co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA); Washington ranks among highest in nation

Bellevue resident Reily Finnelly is a pilot in the Air Force Reserve. Finnelly gets to do what she loves: fly planes and travel the world. Photo courtesy of the Department of Defense.

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Destined to fly, Bellevue resident becomes Air Force pilot

Pilot Reily Finnelly travels all over the world with Air Force

Homelessness Count Results Due In May

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Homelessness Count Results Due In May

The annual point in time homelessness count occurred on Jan. 25 in King County.

Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Bellevue’s Vision Zero project launches public traffic safety survey

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Bellevue’s Vision Zero project launches public traffic safety survey

Bellevue has launched their survey to collect community feedback on the safety of city streets.

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

Bellevue and Issaquah are among Eastside cities that use exemption as an incentive

Gerla is new city attorney

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Gerla is new city attorney

Former city attorney Lori Riordan retired from the position in October 2018.

Sunset in Bellevue on Monday, Feb. 4, after the region was blanketed in snowfall. Photo courtesy of Brook A. Rose

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Snow hits lowland areas of King County

More snow could fall Friday evening.

A rendering of Verizon’s light pole small cell implementation designs for the city of Kirkland. Courtesy of the city of Kirkland

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Bellevue pushes forward small cells despite FCC limitations

The master licensing agreement leaves space to increase rent if the FCC order is overturned.

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

Escape Outdoors owner recognized with All in for Autism Leadership Award

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Escape Outdoors owner recognized with All in for Autism Leadership Award

Escape Outdoors co-founder Katherine De Stephano receives All in for Autism Leadership Award.

City council approves comprehensive plan amendments

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City council approves comprehensive plan amendments

Bellevue city council approved three comprehensive plan amendments at their Dec. 10 meeting.

The city of Bellevue and EarthCorps remembered the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by planting conifer trees on Jan. 21 at Eastgate park in Bellevue. Grace Brueles and Jillian Olson plant a conifer tree. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Bellevue honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The City of Bellevue marks MLK day with trio of events