Bellevue WA

Forouzan Safari grew up in Isfahan, Iran, a city known for its historic mosques, bridges, and Persian-Islamic architecture. When she moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to study painting at Otis College of Art and Design, she immediately missed home. Inspired by memories of Isfahan, Safari began creating scenes of the city, i

SEATTLE — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) announced that two passenger programs will be unavailable on select days this summer because of anticipated peak travel demand. SEA Spot Saver, which allows travelers to reserve a time to access security screening, will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on...

The Kent Downtown Partnership’s 5th Annual Cajun & Creole Fest — a lively tribute to the vibrant culture, music, and flavors of Louisiana – will be held downtown on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 – 7 p.m. This beloved celebration invites all to dive into the...

The U.S. Navy has issued a preliminary presolicitation notice for a major contracting program tied to the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP), advancing plans for construction of a new multimission drydock at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash. The contract

KING COUNTY, Wash. — Swimming areas at several popular King County beaches and parks have been closed after water testing found elevated levels of bacteria, prompting health officials to urge people and pets to stay out of the water for at least a week. Most recently, Public Health –...

SEATTLE — A Colorado man accused of shooting at a driver in Denver in 2023 immediately sold his vehicle after the incident, and later moved to Seattle to avoid prosecution, according to federal authorities. More than two years later, the suspect was taken into federal custody in Seattle by...

A public pier in Ballard is expected to reopen after the City of Seattle won a lawsuit against the owner of a vessel that has occupied the site since 2020. In an update to constituents, Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss said Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans successfully pursued legal action against the owner of t

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services. With warmer temperatures and a busy soccer summer in the forecast, King County is taking several steps to help remind the community the importance of fire safety. The National Weather Service is predicting...

Woods Coffee is expanding its footprint in King County with two new locations planned for Issaquah and Renton. The family-owned coffee chain recently announced on social media that a new café is coming soon to Issaquah. While an exact address and opening date have not yet been revealed, the...

A former Snoqualmie Tribe social worker was sentenced to five months in prison for stealing benefits from an autistic child. Akeatha Akintola, a 48-year-old woman who lived in Bellevue, pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft of public funds for the $17,638 she stole from the child, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.