Bellevue Named One of the Best Cities for College Graduates
WalletHub recently conducted a study to identify the top college towns and cities in the United States. The rankings were determined by evaluating over 400 cities of various sizes using […]
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“A Spirited Manor” by Kate Danley to be Staged by BC Theatre Arts, Auditions Starting Soon
From local playwright, Kate Danley, comes the play “A Spirited Manor.” This stage production features an ensemble cast of 10-14 actors playing multiple parts. The main character, Clara O’Hare, is […]
BC Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open for the 23-24 Academic Year
Bellevue College Foundation Scholarships for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year are now open until March 12. Applicants can expect to be notified by June and must accept by July. The […]
Receive a Free $25 ORCA Card by Filling Out a Survey
Move Redmond is offering the opportunity for people to share how the light rail will affect their trips from Bellevue to Redmond to receive a $25 ORCA card. Construction of […]
Washington state has several new laws going into effect in 2023
In Washington state, multiple new laws have been enacted as of Jan. 1 These laws will affect a multitude of areas, ranging from jobs and sustainability to homelessness and court […]
Three Local Events to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
It’s time to say goodbye to the Year of the Tiger and welcome the Year of the Rabbit (or Cat)! On Jan. 22, Asian communities across the world will come […]
Local Events Recognizing Native American Indian Heritage Month
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush declared the month of November to be National Native American Indian Heritage Month. Since then, every November has been filled with celebrations of […]
Participate in Local Turkey Trots to Raise Funds for Charity
November brings about the annual turkey trot tradition in America. It all started when the YMCA in Buffalo, N.Y., put on a cross-country course in 1896. It is one of […]
Resources for National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
This November marks the National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In King County in 2019, there were 11,199 homeless individuals. Worse, 47% of them were sleeping unsheltered, meaning they were sleeping […]
Midterm Elections: What You Need to Know
The midterm elections are here. On Nov. 8, voters will decide who will represent Washington state in Congress for the following term. A key figure to elect this midterm is […]
Quick Guide to Halloween-themed Events in Greater Seattle Area
October is here and with that comes Halloween. Fun events and activities are always involved, but finding those activities isn’t always the easiest. Here is a quick guide to get […]
Washington to Have the Highest State Minimum Wage in 2023
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced on Sept. 30 that the state-wide minimum wage will increase in January 2023 to $15.74 an hour for employees 16 […]
King County Transit Now Free to Youths
Youth can rejoice at the news that the King County Council has passed legislation that will grant King County residents 19 years old or younger access to free transit with […]
What is the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force?
In late March of 2022, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee instituted House Bill 1725 that developed a statewide emergency alert system for missing Indigenous people. This bill marked the first […]
Newport High School Places Second in International Rocketry Challenge
After competing against 724 teams from 41 different states and winning the American Rocketry Challenge back in May, Newport High School placed second in the International Rocketry Challenge while representing […]
Monkeypox Outbreak Circulating in Washington
On May 20, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an official alert regarding the spread of monkeypox cases globally. Then, in mid-May, the health departments for […]
Amazon Pauses Construction on Bellevue Site
Amazon is one of the most popular and desirable workplaces in Washington state. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many employers working remotely, Amazon has decided to stop construction on […]
Six Starbucks Locations to Close in Washington
In light of safety concerns for Starbucks employees, the Starbucks corporation has decided to close a total of 16 stores in the United States. Six of these locations are in […]
“Do Not Flush” Labeling Law Begins July 1
Numerous clogs have occurred across the country due to the improper disposal of non-flushable products. Although it can be easily understood that some wipes and other items can’t be flushed […]
How the “Roe v. Wade” Overturn Should Affect Washington State
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the provisions of Roe v. Wade that provided a constitutional right to an abortion for U.S. citizens. The weight of this […]