Bellevue Standoff Leads to Suspect being shot by Officer
At a Bellevue apartment complex along Northup Way on the night of Thursday, Aug. 17, a man was seen charging at residents with a sword. Police were called to the …
August 2025
Trump-Themed Restaurant Owner Detained by ICE, Faces Deportation
Roland Mehrez Beainy, a 28-year-old Lebanese national and co-owner of the Trump Burger restaurant chain, was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 16 of this …
Unleash Your Inner Artist, BC Arts Club Oil Painting Workshop
Are you interested in art? Do you want to have the chance to learn more and improve your skills? If so, Bellevue College Arts Club might be hosting the perfect …
Bellevue College Dance Company Holds Fall Auditions
The Bellevue College Dance Company (BCDC) is inviting intermediate to advanced-level dancers and choreographers to audition for a student-run performance dance group, guided by the talented director Jenna Spinei. BCDC …
Endearing, Exciting and Perhaps Even Fantastic
Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was released in theaters on July 25, becoming the first Phase 6 film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Matt Shakman (“WandaVision,” …
Meet BC’s New Director of Student Care and Community Standards: Kaitlyn Vallance
Bellevue College is thrilled to welcome Kaitlyn Vallance (they/them) as Director of Student Care and Community Standards. As the new lead student conduct officer and Chair of the BC Care …
How Seattle Honors 80 Years Since The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This year marks the 80th memorialization since the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here is how Seattle honored it. The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred on Aug. 6, …
BC Women’s Volleyball Upcoming Games
What can you serve, but never eat? A volleyball! The BC women’s volleyball team has multiple upcoming games in August as they face various colleges to determine which Washington college …
BC Men’s Soccer Upcoming Games
The BC Men’s soccer season has started this week, so don’t miss these upcoming games! BELLEVUE COLLEGE vs. SOUTH PUGET SOUND The Bulldogs will play an exhibition match against the …
RFK Jr’s Flop Era
RFK Jr. promised the American public a lot during his campaign for the presidency and subsequent endorsement of President Donald Trump. Despite being a conspiracy theorist in many regards, he …
Jorge de la Torre as Acting VP of Institutional Advancement
Ever since Aug. 1, 2025, Dr. Jorge de la Torre has been serving as the Acting Vice President of Institutional Advancement, while also continuing to serve as Vice President of …
Redmond Low Income Housing Controversy
In a span of a few months, the City of Redmond has opened its very own downtown light rail station and announced the construction of a low-income housing complex, bringing …
String of Deadly Seattle Shootings
A string of shootings in Seattle has left communities reeling from the shock of rampant gun violence in the city. On Monday, July 28, a man was fatally shot at …
The Empire Strikes Back? USDA and Texas Cattle Ranchers Brace for Screwworm
Beef prices in the U.S. have been on the rise for a variety of reasons. While pandemic-related food price surges have cooled, droughts, uneven supply-to-demand ratios and immigration crackdowns continue …
Starbucks Closes Stores Nationwide
Starbucks has announced its closure of pickup-only stores, which consist of 80 to 90 Starbucks locations nationwide. This decision is an extension of the company’s “Back to Starbucks” initiative that …
Save Lives This Summer, Join the Blood Drive at Symetra Center
All around the world, millions of lives are saved yearly through blood donations. Donating blood is always important, but in the summer months, it’s crucial. A rise in motor accidents, …
A Day of Film, Memory and Connection at Frye Museum
On Aug. 13, 2025, Frye Museum will host “Meet Me At The Movies,” presented in partnership with Bainbridge Museum of Art and Aging Wisdom. The program was designed for individuals …
The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is in Full Swing!
Want to be transported back to the Elizabethan era? Look no further! The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire creates an experience for history and fantasy lovers to imagine living through the …
Superman 2025: The Hero America Needed, but Didn’t Expect
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…” I think you know where I’m going with this. This year’s unsurprising summer blockbuster hit, “Superman”, directed by James Gunn, is making audiences …
Out of the Blue: Blue Angels Airshow Controversy
The Blue Angels blessed the skies of Seattle this past Seafair weekend, but some Seattleites are praying they go away forever. Every year, the first week of August, Seattle’s Sea …