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Student group demands reviewed hiring practices at Bellevue College

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Student group demands reviewed hiring practices at Bellevue College

An activist student group at Bellevue College has taken the administration’s hiring practices to task after claiming an…

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Jared Nieuwenhuis tosses hat into City Council election ring

Standing with family and neighborhood leaders, Parks & Community Services Board Member Jared Nieuwenhuis announced his candidacy for…

Utilities work to shut down 114th Avenue Southeast

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Utilities work to shut down 114th Avenue Southeast

Work near the Bellefield Area of Bellevue will shut down 114th Avenue Southeast for two weeks starting Monday,…

Charles Vejano, Macy Gray, and Zumorod Mohammed tell their Principal, Chas Miller, and nearly 1,000 Spring for Schools luncheon guests about learning to read at Ardmore Elementary School. Proceeds from the Benefit Luncheon go to Bellevue Schools Foundation, which supports quality public education in Bellevue. Photo courtesy Mike Nakamura Photography.

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Schools Foundation raises more than $700,000

The Bellevue community raised $700,000 at the annual Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon for the Bellevue Schools Foundation…

Simas withdraws interest from November council election

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Simas withdraws interest from November council election

Just days after his selection as an interim City Council member and just before he is due to…

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King County Library director resigns after code of conduct violation

Gary Wasdin, director of the King County Library System (KCLS) since January 2015, has resigned.

Dr. Jerry Weber picked for Bellevue College president

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Dr. Jerry Weber picked for Bellevue College president

The Bellevue College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that they have voted to select Dr. Jerry Weber as…

Bellevue man sentenced to five years for fraud

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Bellevue man sentenced to five years for fraud

After defrauding several businesses of more than $3 million over the course of two years, a Bellevue man…

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State Route 520 to close all weekend, drivers advised to find alternate routes

Beginning Friday night, March 31, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close State…

City hosts online open house on affordable housing

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City hosts online open house on affordable housing

Residents now have another opportunity to share their thoughts on Bellevue’s draft Affordable Housing Strategy, thanks to an…

Sound Transit tested the track bridge at an engineering firm in Pueblo, Colorado.                                Courtesy of Sound Transit.

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Sound Transit approves $225 million contract increase on East Link I-90 light rail project

Citing the engineering and construction difficulty of the world’s first light rail line on a floating bridge, Sound…

Downtown Bellevue intersection closing for pedestrian construction

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Downtown Bellevue intersection closing for pedestrian construction

The intersection at Northeast First Street and 102nd Avenue Northeast will be closed to vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians…

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Newport High’s Midsummer Night’s Dream “Howls” in new way

Newport High School’s Drama Program presents a unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” this spring.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Tylor Harris encourages Celebration of Youth luncheon attendees to contribute financially to support Friends of Youth. Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter

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Speakers share success stories at Friends of Youth fundraiser

At the Celebration of Youth luncheon fundraiser for Friends of Youth (FOY) on March 15, a common theme…

Bellevue teen takes flight at Huntsville Rocket Center with Honeywell academy

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Bellevue teen takes flight at Huntsville Rocket Center with Honeywell academy

It was one small step for womankind, one giant leap for local high-schooler Elinor Doran.

Youth Eastside Services offers hope at Invest in Youth breakfast

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Youth Eastside Services offers hope at Invest in Youth breakfast

Mason Bernardo stood on stage to read a message he wishes he had written to himself several years…

Ernie Simas will join the Bellevue City Council until November.                                Courtesy of Facebook

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Bellevue City Council selects Ernie Simas to fill vacancy

After more than two months without a complete dais, the Bellevue City Council voted 5-1 Monday night to…

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Evergreen Point Park and Ride to close temporarily from March 29 to April 4

Crews are preparing to complete construction at the Evergreen Point Road Park and Ride parking lot. To complete…

Assistant U.S. Attorney Bruce Miyake speaks about the nature and definition of hate crimes.                                Ryan Murray/staff photo

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Hundreds turn out for Bellevue hate crime info session

Seattle, and the rest of the country, finds itself in interesting times.

City Opera Ballet with Ballet Bellevue present ‘Firebird’

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City Opera Ballet with Ballet Bellevue present ‘Firebird’

City Opera Ballet opens spring 2017 with Ballet Bellevue and Orchestra Bellevue performing the company’s first reprise of…