News
New chamber fund helps Bellevue students access internet
The fundraising effort supports the hundreds of kids in the district without high-speed internet
News
Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay
A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…
News
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
News
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
News
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
Business
Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event
The Regional Business Summit, hosted by the Issaquah Chamber Sept. 10, will be held virtually due to COVID-19
Business
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…
News
Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
Life
Pandemic doesn’t stop pageantry, as Bellevue woman sets to compete for Mrs. America title
Linda Hoffner discusses winning Mrs. Washington America during the COVID-19 pandemic and working for gender equity in the…
News
Major Bellevue holiday event canceled
The Garden D’lights will be returning to the Botanical Garden in 2021
Business
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
News
COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.
Business
COVID-19 relief grants available for small Bellevue businesses
The application will be available until Sept. 17.
News
Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision
“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”
News
Lifeguards to be at five Bellevue beaches daily through Labor Day
Includes Enatai, Meydenbauer Bay, Chism, Clyde and Newcastle beach parks
News
$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college
The grant has been a part of the college since 2001, and this year will help students struggling…
Sports
Bellevue alum becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history
Budda Baker, 24, was winning at Bellevue High School before he was with the Arizona Cardinals.
News
More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization
A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.
News
South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.