Places across US seeing a quiet wave of millennial newcomers
Behind the loud headlines about New York and LA, a quieter story is unfolding. Millennials are slipping into smaller hubs, tech corridors, and university towns where salaries stretch further and weekends feel less hectic. These places blend job access, livable rents, and actual community. If you have ever thought...
John Braun commentary: Good news for area power plant, but trouble remains for region’s...
Many in our state are probably too busy dealing with the effects of the latest “atmospheric river” to think about how winter will soon bring its own weather challenges. State
Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Planning Commission or Civil Service Commission
The City of Clyde Hill is seeking interested residents to fill one opening on the Planning Commission and one opening on the Civil Service Commission. These volunteer positions offer a meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to the City’s governance, policies, and long-term vision. Interested applicants for the...
Bellevue Council Honors Longest-Serving Member, Updates Critical Area Rules, and Sets Diversity Plan
On Tuesday, the Bellevue City Council recognized Conrad Lee with a special commendation. Lee is the city’s longest-serving councilmember. He began his service in 1993 and has served as both mayor and deputy mayor. Lee is stepping down after more than thirty years in office. Councilmembers noted Lee’s dedication,...
Dramatic Flood Drone Rescue Captured on Video Near Fall City
Washington has seen some wild weather, but the latest storm has brought a whole new level of chaos, like this unforgettable drone rescue caught on video.
13 western WA rivers at dangerous Flood Phase 3, 4
Seven rivers in Washington are currently at Flood Phase 4, the highest and most dangerous warning phase.
Bellevue Adopts Ambitious Diversity Advantage Plan 2035 to Foster Equity and Inclusion
The Bellevue City Council has taken a definitive step towards shaping a future that embraces diversity and equity, recently adopting the Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. This strategic initiative aims to carve out a more equitable community in what's been acknowledged as one of America's most diverse cities. Structured...
Officer and suspect injured in Bellevue, WA shooting near transit center
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Authorities are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting near Bellevue's transit center that left an officer and a suspect injured. Police shooting near transit center in Bellevue, WA. FOX 13 crews at the scene are gathering information and have learned that the officer and the suspect were both...
Remembering a Consummate Seattle Newsman
Police corruption, anti-Vietnam war demonstrations, and Black Power were just some of Seattle’s public conflicts in the early 1970s. Also, there was the “Boeing Bust” when. jobless people fled the city and region. That’s when the most respected individual broadcast “newscaster” around was Bryan Johnson, who died...
Dozens of Santas will paddle across Lake Washington to fight cancer
SEATTLE — It's possible you've seen Santa. Yes, Santa, and possibly Santas - plural. For more than 10 years, a group of paddlers - both stand-up and canoe - have joined to trek across Lake Washington along the I-90 floating bridge between Mercer Island and Seattle. It's a festive...
