Alleged Sexual Misconduct on BC Campus
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Bellevue College public safety team was informed of an alleged sexual misconduct incident reported to have occurred in the cafeteria. Following …
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Bellevue College’s New Ballot Drop Box Ahead of November Election
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections approaching, voting is now more accessible to Bellevue College students and the surrounding community with the installation of a new ballot drop box on …
Bellevue Police to Launch Drones This Fall
This fall, the Bellevue Police Department is introducing a new Drone as First Responder program, which would allow officers to deploy drones to emergency scenes. This way they would be …
No More Loneliness: Isolation in the Digital Age
In the age of the internet, loneliness is a different beast. No more are the days of struggling to find community in a world where nobody seems to understand you. …
BC Faculty’s Public Demonstration
During a board of trustees meeting on Monday, September 28, a number of Bellevue College faculty were seen holding a public demonstration on campus. Faculty gathered outside the president’s office …
STEMSEAS 2026: A Student’s Experience Aboard
Spending 10 days on the RV SallyRide, waking up to roiling ocean waves in the wilderness of the Pacific ocean, and fighting seasickness was not something that I would have …
Protecting Trees as Seattle Builds
Seattle is in the middle of a dilemma, as the city desperately needs more housing, but building it often means needing to make room in places that are already developed …
After the Bite: Seattle Reexamines Event Safety
On July 26, what began as the final evening of the Bite of Seattle quickly became one of the deadliest incidents in the festival’s history. Around 6 p.m., gunfire erupted …
Seattle’s Newest Local Celebrity is a Raccoon
Jimothy the raccoon has recently gained attention on social media when Seattle residents shared photos, videos, and updates about his appearances around the city. Jimothy is believed to have short …
Is Wildfire Smoke Becoming Part of Seattle’s Summers?
For much of last week, Seattle’s familiar summer skyline looked noticeably different as a layer of wildfire smoke settled across the Puget Sound region. This was due to wind currents …
Washington Bar Exam 2026 Cancelled
The July Washington Bar Exam, scheduled to commence July 28 at the Yakima Convention & Event Center this year, was cancelled following an unexpected technical failure at the venue. During …
Get Ready for Bumbershoot 2026
Come one, come all, to an experience like no other. Seattle’s acclaimed music festival Bumbershoot is back for another Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center. This two-day event will take …
Why Is the Seattle Storm at the Bottom of The League?
The Seattle Storm are currently at the bottom of the league with six wins and 24 losses during the regular season, which implies that they are not making the playoffs. …
The Fire Cloud Visible Across Seattle
If you looked toward the Cascades last Friday evening, you likely noticed an enormous cauliflower-shaped cloud rising above the skyline. The towering cloud was a pyrocumulus cloud generated by the …
‘The Watchdog’ Reporter’s Perspective on the Bite of Seattle Shooting
This last Sunday evening, I went to the Bite of Seattle with a friend to spend a few hours trying new foods and browsing vendors. When we arrived around 5 …
The 2026 World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1 to 0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, winning its second men’s World Cup title after more than 100 minutes without a …
What to Know About National Parks This Summer
For many Americans, summer means road trips, hiking trails and visits to national parks. However, this season growing crowds, staffing shortages and environmental challenges are placing increased pressure on some …
Bellevue College Approves Budget For 2026-2027 School Year
On June 24, the Board of Trustees approved the college’s budget for the 2026-27 school year. This occurs in lieu of proposed program cuts occurring since last fall. “… This …
Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens: Sprucing Up Community and Home Spaces by Helping the Environment
Summer is in bloom, and the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest are being appreciated by the public. Whether you’re spending time at state parks, on mountain-side hikes, or even in …
Honoring our Ancestors and Holding Bellevue Accountable through ‘Never Again is Now’
On June 11, Bellevue College came together to commemorate and honor the mural, “Never Again is Now” by artist Erin Shigaki. The mural is depicted on the side of the …