King County Community Pulse

Bellevue serves up memorable meals that double as experiences.

• Mox Boarding House pairs board games with loaded fries, burgers, and mac & cheese in...

Seattle and King County are suing to block a Trump-era rule expanding when immigrants can be denied green cards or visas for using public benefits.

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Bellevue's median home price hovers around $1.2 million with inventory tight below historical norms.

• Buyers encounter moderate-to-high competition;...

Seattle police moved quickly from the Sept. 6 shooting to an arrest in the Belltown case.

• A 23-year-old woman was shot multiple times while sitting...

Regional leaders warn the Puget Sound economy shows flashing warning signs and needs a coordinated technology strategy to stay competitive.

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Half of Bellevue's eight new speed cameras were vandalized just days after installation, prompting police to increase patrols around the remaining units.

The KCRHA transition moves ~$150M in annual local homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County for direct oversight.

• KCRHA's new role:...

King County Metro and Sound Transit launch route changes August 29 that reshape connections for Issaquah, Eastside, and Snoqualmie Valley riders.

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An independent investigation is underway after a man died in Seattle police custody Saturday evening in Georgetown.

Key facts released so far:
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Mayor Wilson's strategy blends police patrols, expanded CARE crisis response, $5M community contracts, and Johns Hopkins homicide reviews to tackle...

King County closed NE 128th Way near Redmond on August 17 for an eight-week culvert replacement, shutting the Cottage Lake corridor 24/7 to all...

A stabbing victim boarded a northbound Link train at Pioneer Square Station after being injured off Sound Transit property, prompting emergency...

King County has published the Assessor’s 2026 residential notice mailing dates. Homeowners should check the official county website for the schedule to know when their assessment notice will arrive.

Bellevue City Council meets the first four Tuesdays monthly at City Hall.

• Watch options: Live on channel 21 or Bellevue TV YouTube livestream
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Bellevue is accepting applications for its Eastside Arts Partnership and Project Grant programs through 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10.

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Redmond Library provides practical access for local residents with these details.

• Hours: Tuesday 12PM-8PM, Wednesday 12PM-8PM, Thursday-Saturday...

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce was named 2026 Chamber of the Year for its membership growth, expanded programs, and role supporting...

Bellevue Police remain 28 officers below their 207 budgeted positions despite receiving over 900 applications in 2026.

Key reasons for the gap:
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King County switched to a new online payment system for property taxes, and the county receives none of the service fees.

Key payment options and...

Bellevue is piloting two evening markets this fall in the Spring District to test formats for a potential monthly night market series starting in...