Safety Measures to Follow This Upcoming Wildfire Season
After a snowy and icy winter that lasted longer than usual, it was predicted that this wildfire season would be tamer. Unfortunately, a dry spring could mean the opposite. According […]
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Target Facing Backlash and Controversy Over Removal of LGBTQ+ Pride Products in 2023
Every June for Pride Month, companies show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in the form of Pride products, logos and other marketing. While some companies use their profits to […]
Local Events for Celebrating Pride Month in 2023
June 1 is the first day of Pride Month, a month-long celebration of the history, society and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. The gay rights movement started as early as […]
Disney Announces Closure of New Star Wars Hotel: Does their Ongoing Battle with Gov. DeSantis Have Anything To Do With It?
Disney’s elaborate and immersive Star Wars hotel, Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser Adventure, is closing after Sept. 30. The Disney World hotel first opened in March 2022 and has since […]
The Writers Guild Of America’s Strike: An Overview
Every three years, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) negotiates a contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to address minimum pay for projects, health insurance, […]
Navigating Seattle’s Crime Surge: What to Do if You’re Caught in a Situation
On May 7, a 51-year-old man was stabbed multiple times outside of a downtown Seattle hotel after an attempted robbery. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and officers arrested the suspect. […]
New Research Shows There is Probably Plastic in your Brain
Plastic has been known to make its way into our bodies. It has been found in blood, breast milk and placentas. The latest place it’s been discovered, though, is in […]
May 10 is BC’s Annual Networking Fair. Do You Know How To Prepare for It?
The Center for Career Connection’s annual networking fair is happening on May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in U301AB. Students, alumni and community members can attend this free […]
Sustainable Small Business Spotlight: BC’s Earth Market Showcases Local Eco-Friendly Brands
From April 17 to April 22, BC’s Office of Sustainability hosted their 24th annual Earth Week, which was filled with events reflecting their “Resilience in Action: Stronger Together” theme. They […]
Blood Donation Surges in April After Collaboration with Peanuts
During April, the American Red Cross and PEANUTS collaborated to encourage blood donations. Anyone who donated blood between April 1 and April 23 received an exclusive Red Cross and Peanuts […]
‘Save Coal Creek’ Urges Action to Save Wildlife Corridor from 35-Home Development
The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is advocating to protect a 12-acre wildlife corridor near Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Coal Creek Natural Area. Isola Homes spent $3.7 million to […]
Bellevue College Hosts 24th Annual Earth Week Celebration
The Office of Sustainability is hosting Earth Week at Bellevue College from April 17 to April 22. This is the 24th annual celebration, and this year’s theme is “Resilience in […]
Meet BC Presidential Candidate Finalist: Dr. Tonya Drake
Dr. Tonya Drake, a candidate for the president position at Bellevue College, answered questions at her Presidential Finalist Open Forum on March 14. Drake shared her biography, resume and diversity […]
Should the Roald Dahl Books Be Rewritten?
Roald Dahl was a British author of 19 children’s books we now know as classics. His first book “The Gremlins” was published in 1943 in the U.S. by Random House, […]
The Environmental and Economic Impacts of The Willow Project
ConocoPhillips is a U.S. oil and gas company that explores and produces crude oil and natural gas deposits. The company acquired a part of Alaska’s North Slope in 1999 and […]
How to Prepare for a Winter Snow Storm
On Feb. 22, a sudden and severe snowstorm hit Portland, Ore. They received 10.8 inches of snow, their second-heaviest snowfall in a single day on record, causing long-standing traffic backups. […]
College Cooking: Thai-Inspired Peanut Noodle Recipe
Are you looking for an easy lunch or dinner recipe? Try these Thai-inspired peanut noodles. This recipe includes noodles, vegetables and proteins that can all be substituted, depending on what […]
East Link Light Rail Continues Testing
Testing of the East Link light rail has continued in Bellevue and Redmond. Initial testing started in November of 2021 to evaluate the trains, controls, safety and signaling systems. This […]
King County Tackles Gun Violence with Prevention Task Force and New Firearm Regulations Bills
On Jan. 9, Leesa Manion was sworn in as the new King County Prosecutor, and she has prioritized taking action towards improvement in public safety. She announced the creation of […]
Bellevue College iBIT Hosts Winter Advising Day on Feb. 22
Bellevue College’s Institute for Business and Information Technology (iBIT) is hosting their quarterly Advising Day for students to learn more about degree programs offered at BC. Current and prospective students […]