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Indian Visa Application Centers Open in Bellevue, Seattle
The first Indian Visa Application Centers in Bellevue and Seattle have opened to provide consular services like visa, passport, Overseas Citizen of India, and other related consular requirements to residents of greater Seattle, according to a news release from the Seattle office of the Consulate General of India. The IVAC...
Report: Bellevue’s Office Market A Tale of Resilience Amidst Shifting Dynamics
Bellevue’s office market is navigating a period of transition, characterized by a surplus of supply and shifting tenant demands. According to a recently released Eastside market overview report from Broderick Group, the market in the second quarter of 2024 has demonstrated resilience – despite challenges – which is driven by notable leasing activity and a focus on high-quality, well-located spaces.
Bellevue ramps up affordable housing plan
City officials more than doubled Bellevue’s 10-year goal for preserving or developing affordable housing to 5,700 units in the next decade. Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Mo Malakoutian discussed the city’s affordable housing goals during the State of the City address last month. Robinson discussed city...
Jenny Slagle: Indigenous Leader, Business Owner, Alumna, Mom
When Jenny Slagle was searching for an online business degree program, Bellevue College stood out. She was attracted to the college’s offerings and the security of knowing the college was in her state. “When I was ready to go back to school, I appreciated that I could do the...
InterContinental Bellevue Luxury Hotel Opens: First in Pacific Northwest
The eagerly awaited luxury hotel has officially opened in the heart of Bellevue. InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue marks the brand’s first domestic launch since 2017 and is the premier InterContinental Hotel to debut in the Pacific Northwest. Located at the intersection of Northeast 8th Street and Bellevue Way,...
Mother of 16-year-old murdered in Auburn pleads for public's help to find shooter
AUBURN, Wash. - A King County mother is speaking out in hopes of generating leads in the murder of her 16-year-old son. Lonnisha Landry’s son, Xavier Landry, was shot and killed in Auburn last Friday. Since his death, she’s been on a social media mission, urging the public to help find the person who killed her child.
Remembering DNRP’s Steve Bleifuhs
The Seattle Times recently published a tribute for Steve Bleifuhs, a longtime member of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Water and Land Resources Division leadership team who died July 7 in a small plane crash in Eatonville. The article shares:. Steve Bleifuhs worked as a bicycle mechanic...
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — July 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. Explore the unique mental health experiences of Black,...
Auburn shooting leaves man dead
AUBURN, Wash. - A man is dead after a shooting Thursday night in Auburn, the King County Sheriff's Office said. At about 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of shots fired near the Brookside Village Apartments off 34th Avenue South. When deputies arrived, they found an injured man on...
Federal Way man accused of trafficking multimillion-dollars of stolen goods
Millions of dollars reportedly were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach.
Kirkland City Council Advances Plans for New Flag and Goat Hill Zoning Amendments in Recent Session
On Tuesday, nestled within the regular bureaucratic ebb and flow, the Kirkland City Council convened to push forward the city's ambitions—a new flag and zoning amendments take the spotlight. The council's adoption of a process to create a city flag is a nod toward municipal pride and identity, perhaps aiming to weave a unifying symbol for the community. In the realms of urban design, the Goat Hill saga turns a new leaf with approved zoning code amendments, a move likely to shape the area's skyline and streets for decades, as reported by the City of Kirkland.
Seattle Reign beat Utah Royals in Summer Cup opener
Seattle Reign pulled off a hard-fought victory over Utah Royals in the first match of the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup. The 2-1 result came from a physical and intense game, where the Seattle team, even with a much-changed line-up, showed resilience and determination to secure the three points. And, of course, the brilliance of the debuts of new talents was a highlight in itself.
Seattle clerk shoots knife-wielding burglar in self-defense, police say
SEATTLE - A man who broke into a Seattle business overnight was shot by a clerk who was asleep when the burglary occurred, according to Seattle Police. The armed clerk fired in self-defense, as the suspect was believed to be armed with a knife. The suspect suffered significant injuries to...
Fire Chief Cowan sounds the alarm on Northshore’s “critical” budget imbalance
For the first time in over 20 years, the Northshore fire department will ask voters to approve a levy lid lift on the August 6th ballot. Rising labor and operational costs plus upcoming capital improvement projects are burning up Northshore’s budget but state laws limit how fast the department can raise rates to pump in more revenue.
Plan ahead for a busy weekend filled with Seattle-area events, construction and maintenance
This busy summer weekend will be C-O-N-G-E-S-T-E-D for the Seattle area, with the Bite of Seattle, Capitol Hill Block Party, NHRA Northwest Nationals, Chinatown Seafair Parade and Vashon Island Strawberry Festival. There are lots of other events and construction to be aware of, so please give yourself plenty of time...
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