Eastside

Bothell Preserves Main Street Pilot, Discarding Arguments About Hurting Transit

In June of 2020, the City of Bothell closed a one-block stretch of Main Street in its downtown to motor vehicles, opening the space...

Bellevue Council Update: Timelines on Planning Initiatives, New City Hires, and a Return to...

Study session discussions at Monday's Bellevue City Council meeting centered around communicating timelines for important land use planning work from staff, approving 12 new...

Housing for Homeless Coming to the Eastside Despite Opposition

Despite public perception, our region’s homelessness crisis affects our Eastside communities and is not just a Seattle problem. Supportive services, including permanent supportive housing...
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Bellevue Council Update: Juneteenth Holiday, Regional Affordable Housing Funds, and Eviction Resolution

Discussions at this week's Bellevue City Council meeting centered around three topics: reviewing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city staff, approving funding allocations...
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Bellevue Council Update: Deficits Create Difficult Budget Decisions to Come

King County's second largest city began its budget season on Monday evening with a foreboding presentation. With lagging property tax revenues, increased demands for...
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Microsoft Helps Fund 235 Affordable Homes Near Bellevue’s East Main Transit District

A collaboration between SRM Development and the nonprofit Downtown Action to Save Housing (DASH) is set to bring 235 homes near the future East...
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Bellevue Council Update: Comprehensive Plan Outreach and Managing Growth

With a unanimous vote to close out last night's meeting, Bellevue City Council officially approved the upcoming years-long outreach process for the city's Comprehensive...
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Bill to Sunset Community Councils Holds Big Stakes for Kirkland and Bellevue

Update - the Washington State Senate passed HB 1769 without any amendments, so the legislation will advance for Governor Jay Inslee's signature. Read on...