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Youth Link awarded its Community Leadership Awards on May 16, 2025, recognizing outstanding contributions from local youth. Notable winners include Ishaan Mishra from Sammamish High School and representatives from the City of Vallejo and Oromocto Sports & Recreation.
A Bellevue woman, Olga Martynenko, mourns her husband, Alex, who died in a climbing accident in the North Cascades. Friends have initiated a fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses and support for their young son, Daniel. Alex, 36, had started climbing professionally just a year prior to his tragic death.
The City of Vallejo will celebrate Pride Month with an event at City Hall Plaza on June 4. Local organizations, including Entre Hermanos and the Bellevue Downtown Association, will participate in the festivities. Edgar Longoria will represent the municipal council at the celebration.
The City of Vallejo will host the "Celebration and sustainability on Lake to Lake" event on May 16, 2025. The gathering will highlight sustainability and honor Pacific Islander Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Asian Americans through exhibitions and community activities.
A delegation from eight countries visited Bellevue and other Puget Sound cities to explore potential investments as part of the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff. This initiative aims to attract global business investments to bolster the region's economy, highlighted by Bellevue's impressive annual GDP of $139 billion.
IMA opened new offices in downtown Bellevue last week, featuring a two-story space for staff and clients. The ribbon-cutting event celebrated the organization's transition from Parker, Smith & Feek.
The City Council of Bellevue discussed the early progress of the newly established Office of Housing, which aims to enhance affordable housing initiatives. The council also reviewed a proposed 2026 sewer rate increase from King County that could raise rates by 198% over the next 20 years, prompting concerns about affordability for residents. Newly appointed councilmember Vishal Bhargava was sworn in during the meeting.
Bellevue City Council seeks applicants to fill a vacancy on the Arts Commission, with a deadline for online applications set for May 23. The commission advises the council on cultural matters and supports local arts programs. The city encourages residents of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Bellevue received the 2025 Frank Chopp Public Sector Champion award for its commitment to affordable housing. The city launched an Office of Housing and updated its Comprehensive Plan to facilitate the construction of 35,000 homes over the next 20 years.
Bellevue celebrates National Drinking Water Week by hosting a water-smart table at City Hall on May 7. The event highlights the importance of clean drinking water and encourages residents to appreciate the infrastructure that delivers it. Bellevue Utilities Director Lucy Liu emphasizes the need to maintain water systems for future generations.