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Also on today's calendar: Field Tour of Seattle's Lake View Cemetery, Capitol Hill and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. WaFd to Move Holding Company Headquarters to Bellevue Within 18 Months (downtownbellevue.com) — WaFd Inc. plans to move its holding company headquarters from Seattle to Bellevue within 18 months, likely downtown, while keeping existing local branches unchanged for customers. Leaders cite Bellevue's cleaner, safer environment and business climate, and the move coincides with a major reverse merger with EverBank that will reshape the combined bank's leadership and footprint.
2. Free Open Swim Weekend at Bellevue Aquatic Center (seattleschild.com) — Families in Bellevue can enjoy free open swim at the Bellevue Aquatic Center on September 19–20 from noon to 4 p.m., with lifeguards on duty and no registration required. Part of the city's Fall Into Fun series, the weekend invites residents of all ages to swim, play, and connect while exploring other low-cost seasonal activities.
3. Goldman Sachs plants flag in Bellevue, opening hub for more than 125 AI and cloud engineers (commstrader.com) — Goldman Sachs has opened a new engineering hub in Bellevue designed for more than 125 AI and cloud engineers, expanding its presence beyond its long-standing Seattle office. The firm aims to tap into the Eastside's deep tech talent pool, signaling growing local opportunities for engineers who want to work on cutting-edge financial technology without leaving the region.
4. Top US Places for Healthy Living in 2026 Revealed, Most of These Are from One State (aviationa2z.com) — Bellevue earns a top-10 spot on a new 2026 list of the healthiest U.S. cities, praised for its clean environment, safety, and strong healthcare access. The piece highlights Bellevue's parks, walkability, and work-life balance as key reasons residents can maintain active, wellness-focused lifestyles compared with other leading cities nationwide.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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