Life
Studio East, StoryBook theater announce winter shows
Programming includes “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “The Tempest” and “Little Red.”
News
Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs
Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.
Life
Time to say goodbye to Bellevue Ice Rink for season
Taking a look behind-the-scenes of the Bellevue Ice Rink as the break-down process begins
News
Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions
8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.
News
Bellevue backs school district’s capital bond measure
The measure will be on the Feb. 11 special election ballot.
Opinion
Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington.
News
Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County
A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.
News
Human trafficking survivors share how homelessness leads to sexual exploitation
Panelists recall stories of empathy and recovery at Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking forum.
News
Fire-prevention efforts in Bellevue improve following addition of new officers
With two new officers, Bellevue fire completed all safety inspections for the first time in years.
News
Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals
Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.
News
Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry
Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.
News
Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers
Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’
Business
Business perspective for the new year | Financial advice column
A monthly business column from a local financial adviser.
News
AG Bob Ferguson talks lawsuits, gun control
Washington state Attorney General stopped by Sound Publishing’s Kirkland office.
Opinion
United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors
Local clergy from Eastside United Methodist Churches weigh in on the church’s future regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.
News
Firefighter labor union agreement in place for next three years
The council recently passed a successor labor agreement.
News
New Bellevue School District bond to fund school rebuilds, renovations and security
The BSD capital bond will be on the Feb. 11 ballot
Opinion
Honor those who went before | OPINION
These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.