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Lake Hills Shopping Center moving ahead to 2nd phase

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

After more than a decade of community outreach, planning and demolition, the Lake Hills Shopping Center entered phase two of development earlier this year. Once done, it will bring new retail, office and residential space to the neighborhood.

Metro Transit to use Sunday schedule on Memorial Day

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Metro Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27,

520 bridge navigation channel to remain open this weekend

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

The east navigation channel of the SR 520 floating bridge will remain open to boaters all weekend, from 9 a.m. Friday, May 24 to 6 a.m., Tuesday, May 28. The decision was made due to the significant boat traffic expected over the Memorial Day weekend.

Unclaimed $1 million Powerball ticket purchased in Bothell

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

The $600 million Powerball jackpot held May 18 was record breaking. It drew millions of people trying to beat the odds to become a multimillionaire.

Candidates file for local elections

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Eastside candidates file for local elections in Medina, Clyde Hills, Bellevue, Beaux Arts and Newcastle

Memorial Day weekend events set at Sunset Hills

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Sunset Hills Memorial Park will hold its 61st annual Memorial Day program beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the front entrance of the cemetery in Bellevue.

Election Roundup | May 24

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

News and information about what Eastside candidates are doing and saying

Luncheon raises $596,475 for Bellevue school programs

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

More than 1,100 business and community leaders attended the Bellevue Schools Foundation’s 25th anniversary Spring for Schools luncheon May 17, raising more than $596,000 for district schools and programs.

The verdict's in: Residents give high marks to city

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Residents continue to give Bellevue high marks when it comes to quality of life, the quality of city services and the desirability of their neighborhoods as places to live.

Kemper announces $1.2 billion expansion

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Kemper Freeman has plans to expand his shopping and dining development in downtown Bellevue

Defending champs back in semi-finals | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Bellevue is back in the boys Division I state semi-finals in lacrosse and will face Eastside Catholic next week for a spot in the championship game.

Sato second after playoff, Interlake makes it three straight | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Scores and updates from state golf tournaments for boys and girls.

Sisters have Saints primed for playoffs | Prep sports feature

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Erin and Ashley Scott have Interlake in uncharted territory on the softball diamond, and want to cherish their final run together on the field.

Newport's Chen, three from Interlake after individual titles at state | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

The boys and girls tennis state championships begin this week and will include a trio of former state champs from Bellevue schools.

Unsuspecting start led Interlake golfer to state | Prep sports feature

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Danielle Niemann didn't know what to expect when she played her first round of golf for Interlake as a freshman. Now, she is one of three Saints at the state tournament.

Local synchro swimmers medal at Region A Championships

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Seattle Synchro joined six other synchronized swim clubs from Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Washington May 18-19 in Oregon for the Charlotte Davis Region A Intermediate and Age Group Championships. Many local athletes placed high during the competitions.

Forest Ridge honored, Bellevue wins final playoff tuneup | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Scores and highlights from the last regular season lacrosse action of the spring.

Newport softball to state, Saints take district golf title | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Newport is going to the 4A state softball tournament for the first time in school history after winning four consecutive loser-out games.

Saints dominate on day one, into state for first time in 3A | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Interlake is headed to the 3A state softball tournament for the first time in school history.

All-Conference teams named for girls lacrosse | Prep sports news

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 PDT

Bellevue, Bellevue East and Forest Ridge each had a selection to the All-Conference team.

Bellevue Jazz Festival starts next week

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The 6th Annual Bellevue Jazz Festival kicks off next week and is expected to bring a variety of talent - both locally and internationally - to the Eastside.

Twelve emerging artists featured in new exhibit at BAM

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

This summer, the Bellevue Arts Museum will celebrate the innovative works of the 2012 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award recipients.

‘Taste of Broadway’ at Interlake

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Interlake drama department will perform a collection of small acts features familiar tunes from Broadway musicals, including a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof” and the song “Rhythm of Life” sung by the entire choir.

Eastside Jazz Club hosts CD release

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

As part of its monthly jazz series on May 21, the Eastside Jazz Club will celebrate the CD release of the Ariel Pocock Trio.

‘Amazing Grace’ in Medina

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Sacred Music Chorale will present an original concert featuring classic works by Gabriel Faure, Randall Thompson, Felix Mendelssohn, and many more. The show will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina.

Eastside Symphony performs Saturday

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Natalya Ageyeva will perform the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 when the Eastside Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Redmond Performing Arts Center.

Bellevue schools win at BHS jazz fest

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Last weekend the Bellevue High School band program hosted the Bellevue Jazz Festival in the school’s new theater. An annual fundraising event for Bellevue’s band program, the festival featured more than 50 bands from throughout Washington and Oregon.

'Chicago' brings a little more Razzle Dazzle to stage

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Village Theatre closes 2012-2013 season with 'Chicago'

BDA announces full concert schedule for Bellevue Jazz Festival

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the full concert schedule for the Bellevue Jazz Festival

From The Stacks

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Eastside mayors to discuss issues in May 29 forum

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Bellevue Downtown Association will hold its fourth annual Eastside Mayors Forum on Wednesday, May 29, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Panel to discuss planning projects

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Seattle Chapter of Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) will host a panel of Eastside government officials, developers, and property owners at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Harbor Club Bellevue.

Keller Williams adds three

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Keller Williams in Bellevue has added three agents in the month of April.

Grosshans wins award

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Susan Grosshans of Bellevue is among 30 financial advisors for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., who has earned the 2012 President’s Club Inner Circle Recognition Award.

Overlake Hospital to lease space in medical pavilion

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Overlake Hospital Medical Center has signed a lease for two floors of Overlake Medical Pavilion, a specialty medical office building located on the Hospital’s campus along 116th Street Northeast.

PSE power plant at Snoqualmie Falls back in operation

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

One of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest power plants, the historic Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, is once again producing electricity for local homes and businesses following a three-year, top-to-bottom overhaul.

Eastside Business Awards honor local talent

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of this year's Eastside Business Awards on Monday, May 6. Businesses were recognized for their commitment to community, innovation and quality.

Gher receives honorary doctorate

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Donald L. Gher of Bellevue received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Eastern Illinois University

Willett joins KORAL

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Rashawd Willett has been named general manager at KORAL Bar & Kitchen.

Wells Fargo to add center in Bellevue

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:50 PDT

Wells Fargo & Company will open a new banking store in Bellevue this year.

Eating With Emily

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

The Scene

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Timi Gustafson, R.D.

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

An answer is only a phone call away | Darcy Brixey

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

I became a librarian partly because I have a terrible memory. I knew that I’d do well in a field where it was acceptable to look things up frequently. This is helpful when my kids ask me questions.

Let’s cut the Millennials a little slack | Reporter's Notebook | Celina Kareiva

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

With the onslaught of new social media platforms – Twitter, Instagram and Facebook – it’s really no surprise my generation has been targeted for its narcissistic ways. But how much truth is there behind this statement?

Improving schools not about the test

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Although I recently wrote an opinion piece about how my daughter would not be taking the MSP test, I hope my piece hasn’t in some way limited the conversation about improving schools to high stakes testing alone.

Traffic drives me nuts, too

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

As a civil engineer who leads the city’s Transportation Department, my primary concern is in fulfilling our mission of providing a safe and efficient transportation system that supports livable neighborhoods and a vital economy. So it’s been doubly exasperating for me that congestion, particularly at the 148th/156th Avenue Southeast interchange with Interstate 90, has been such a bear lately.

You learn a lot running for office

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

There are two things almost every high school student government has in common: no one has any idea what it does, and electing new people to office is basically based on popularity.

Memorial Day: A good time to start flying the flag | Editorial

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Monday is Memorial Day. It’s a day we should treasure, but too often we treat it as just another excuse for a three-day sale. It’s so much more than that.

It’s OK to talk about cancer | Linda Ball

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about one in eight. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 36. I have found that it has become a big part of who I am now. It's not something to be ashamed of. At first I blamed myself — what did I do to bring this on? What didn't I do that I should have? There is no good answer, other than that cancer has its own agenda.

Do you plan to spend more money this year than las

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

In NBA struggle, bitter taste returns | Reporter's notebook

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

Reporter Josh Suman talks NBA, Sonics, future for Seattle fans.

Home, sweet home | Editorial

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:51 PDT

There was an interesting story about Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez in The New York Times on Tuesday. Like many around the country, the writer wondered why the highest-paid pitcher in baseball would stay in Seattle when better teams in bigger cities wanted him.

Detroit shows the way

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:52 PDT

I hope members of Congress and the White House read the papers and take note of Detroit.That city has its own D.I.Y. Dept., not run by the city. The lessons are the government cannot solve all your problems, as many in the government espouse.

Teacher contract details needed

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:52 PDT

While it is nice that contract agreements have been reached so early between the Bellevue School District and its teachers, I will withhold judgement or applause until I can actually read the contract and review provisions of the agreement myself.