Bellevue WA

Kurt Dammeier, the force behind Beecher's Handmade Cheese and the Sugar Mountain family of restaurants, is bringing a new kind of steak stop to the Eastside: a compact, quick-service "stand-up" steak shop headed for Redmond. The spot is set to be the proving ground for a concept Sugar Mountain hopes to roll out...

Paint Kirkland, a new paint-your-own pottery studio, debuted earlier this month at Kirkland Urban. Guests can choose from assortments of pottery or wood art and can paint the piece any way they choose. Painted wood crafts can be taken home the same day, whereas painted pottery will need to be fired in a kiln and can...

Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite and other titles, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 1,000 employees, affecting 82 employees in Bellevue. The 82 employees, who worked at the company’s Lincoln Square office in Bellevue, will be laid off starting this Friday. Epic Games, based in...

A woman stabbed multiple times near Redmond Town Center has been released from the hospital after a two-month recovery, the Redmond Police Department announced. Judith Walker was attacked from behind on Jan. 24 around 10:45 a.m. while walking on the Bear Creek Trail. She spent two months recovering at Harborview...

SEATTLE — The chorus of calls is intensifying for King County Assessor John Wilson to resign from office after criminal charges were filed against him earlier this week. Wilson faces two counts of violating a no-contact order in a domestic violence case where he is accused of stalking and harassing his former fiancée.

EVERETT—Yesterday, the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested a fourth suspect in the August 19, 2022, home invasion homicide that resulted in the death of 36-year-old Irah Sok. The fourth suspect, 24-year-old Xavier Chaney, was taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Office Violent Offender Task Force around 1 p.m....

On a small strip of businesses in Briercrest, a new restaurant is bringing the vibrant flavors and communal spirit of Thailand to the local dining scene. Since opening in June 2025, Larb Thai has set out to create more than just another Thai restaurant—it’s a place where authentic cooking, cultural tradition, and...

A 37-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for stabbing a man in the arm at the Kent Library. Travis Anthony Alen entered the guilty plea March 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, where he remains in custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced April 3.

Get ready for a taste explosion at SEA! This bustling airport is about to welcome some delicious new dining spots that will please every palate.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Grant McOmie, journalist, author and teacher who wrote, produced and hosted the popular "Grant's Getaways" segments and programs on KGW has died after a short illness, his family said. His stories and weekly show chronicled the region’s people, places and outdoor adventures. He began his...