Bellevue WA

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Bellevue’s bubble‑tea scene just shifted: Chicha San Chen has completed its move into Bellevue Square, taking a first‑level spot just outside Macy’s and drawing lines for its made‑to‑order oolong. The Taiwan‑founded brand relocated from 308 105th Ave NE;...

Residents living along Kent-Kangley are growing increasingly frustrated with the incessant noise from street racing. The issue, which has been ongoing for several years, is causing a significant disturbance in the residential area, particularly during the night when children are trying to sleep. The residents are...

SEATTLE — Seniors in the University of Washington's Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Program learned Monday that their clinical rotation tuition would be fully covered through an anonymous donation expected to exceed $50 million over the next 50 years, university officials announced. The transformative gift,...

A lucky gambler bet $44 at a slot machine at a casino near Tacoma and won big. The gambler won $123,196 at a Dancing Drums slot machine at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, casino officials said in a Facebook post on Friday, Nov. 28. It was an “unforgettable night,” casino officials said. That wasn’t the only recent...

Seattle firefighters worked to rescue a person in the water near the midpoint of the I-90 bridge during Monday’s morning commute.

Recently, a meteor or fireball was spotted in the night sky on November 30th. Observers are being urged to report their sightings to the American Meteor Society (AMS). The more reports and data collected, the more accurately the AMS can determine the meteor's trajectory and composition. This information is crucial...

A small independent restaurant owner in Seattle recently took to social media to share his concerns about the financial challenges his business is facing. The owner, who chose to remain anonymous, detailed the financial struggles in a candid post on Reddit, highlighting the rising costs of labor, food, rent, and...

Uneven Ground: This is the second installment in a series by InvestigateWest examining inequities facing Native American youth in Washington’s criminal justice system. Find the first article here. As a longtime Indigenous rights attorney, Gabe Galanda has seen it again and again. Native American kids find themselves...

A homeless encampment near the Space Needle that gained international media attention is testing Seattle’s homeless crisis response as Mayor-elect Katie Wilson prepares to end camp removals when she takes office in January 2026. The father moved fast when he saw the encampment outside the Museum of Pop Culture...

EDMONDS, Wash. - A 30-year-old is behind bars after a multi-state investigation brought police in Edmonds and other cities in western Washington to a motel where a teenage female victim was located. Law enforcement agencies worked with local partners to ensure she has travel arrangements back home safely, according...