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I-405 In Downtown Bellevue Snarled Again By Crash

An area near a downtown Bellevue I-405 exit was slowed by a crash Saturday morning.

Part Of Downtown Bellevue Street Closing For East Link Construction

A water main replacement project will move to a new downtown location, and construction could begin as soon as Saturday.

'Civil Discourse' Forum Happening In Bellevue

​On March 29 at 6:30 pm, the City of Bellevue will host a forum featuring David Smith, Ph.D of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

I-405 In Downtown Bellevue Open, Cleanup Continues

The accident happened around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Cascadia Hosting 'Fix A Leak' Events To Stop Waster, Lower Bills

The average American home may waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other leaks.

Symetra Awards Top Honor for Community Service to Bellevue Employee Ben Reavis

“‘Swift to Serve’ is one of Symetra’s core values and a spirit that Ben exemplifies through his commitment to community.”—Tom Marra, CEO

Scattered Eastside Power Outages Reported

Puget Sound Energy reported a handful of outages affecting Eastside cities Friday morning.

Bellevue Council Reviews Eastgate Congestion Fixes

The new traffic improvements would be paid in part with money from a levy approved by Bellevue voters in November.

Spill Closes Part Of Coal Creek Parkway In Bellevue

A truck spilled hydraulic fluid in the northbound lanes Tuesday afternoon.

Evanger's Pet Food Recall Expanded Over Euthanasia Drug Contamination

The company has expanded its recall of dog and cat food over concern that the products might contain pentobarbital.

Fifth Place: Washington Ranked On List Of 'Best States'

It's better than 6th. Find out why U.S. News & World Report ranked Washington the 5th best state in the U.S.

Bellevue Light Rail Tunnel: Sound Transit Wants To Avoid Disruptions

Construction of a light rail tunnel under downtown Bellevue is underway, and Sound Transit is using a less disruptive digging method.

36-Year Bellevue Fire Department Veteran Retires

The Bellevue Firefighters IAFF Local 1604 announced that a 36-year veteran of the fire department is retiring.

I-405 Crash Blocking 2 Lanes; Long Backup Reported

Washington State Patrol reported around 11 a.m. that a crash was blocking I-405 heading into Bellevue.

Presidents Day: What's Open, What's Closed In Western Washington

Here's what's open and what's closed on Presidents Day 2017 around Western Washington.

Bellevue Seeks Citizen Input On Wilburton Development

The City of Bellevue asks citizens to enter comments regarding the Wilburton Development online by February 27.

Medina Sewage Overflows Into Lake Washington

A wastewater pump in Medina overflowed on Thursday during heavy rains

300 In Bellevue Without Power; PSE Releases Estimated Restoration Date

Hundreds of Bellevue residents were still without power Wednesday morning after the recent snowstorm.

Mutli-Car Collision Blocking I-90 In Bellevue

Authorities are warning of backups in the westbound I-90 lanes and are asking drivers to be cautious.

Boil Water Advisory Issued For Bellevue Neighborhood (Update)

BREAKING: A water main break early Thursday has spurred a boil water advisory for one Bellevue neighborhood.

New Data Show Bellevue Population 39% Foreign Born

The Planning and Community Development department recently updated the City Council on demographic trends.

520 Closed All Weekend Between Clyde Hill and Seattle

The closure will affect all lanes of the floating bridge.

I-90 Over Cascades Now Partially Open

The eastbound lanes of I-90 are open. Westbound lanes are set to open later tonight.

Fundraiser Started To Rebuild Bellevue Mosque Destroyed By Fire

The Islamic Center of Eastside is trying to reach a $500,000 goal by Feb. 14.

Traffic Delays All Weekend: I-90 Lane Closures Will Impact I-5 and 520

Eastbound I-90 will be reduced to one lane in Seattle through Monday morning.

Free Tax Prep Services Available Now In Bellevue

Income restrictions apply, and the service is available through April 20.

Lake Hills Connector Closed Due To Ice

The connector should be reopened as temperatures rise, officials say.

UW Lecturer Giving Talk On White Identity At Bellevue City Hall

Dr. Robin DiAngelo will explore how understanding white identity can lead to a more equitable society.

520 Bridge Closure Rescheduled: WSDOT

The state has rescheduled the Jan. 3 westbound lane closure until next week due to weather.

New Year's Brunch 2017: Bellevue Area Best Bets

Start the new year off right with a good brunch. Here's our list of the best local brunches for Jan. 1, 2017.

Happy Ending For Bellevue 'Angry' Pants-Wearing Dog

The story of the little dog found abandoned in the cold at a Bellevue park ends on a positive note.

These Bellevue Area Restaurants Are Open On Christmas Day

Don't feel like cooking on Christmas? Here's a list of all the local restaurants open Christmas Day 2016.

Bellevue Traffic Alert: Car Fire Blocking I-405

Authorities warned drivers to expect delays near the scene of the accident.

Sound Transit Readying Start Of Bel-Red Light Rail Construction

The three-plus year project will close or alter some streets in the Bel-Red area.

Shots Fired At Police Station; 'Pants Dog' Returns; 'Prison Cell' Apartment Causes Outrage; Police Video Of Lake City Crash

Did you miss something? Read the top news stories from around the region from the last week.

Best Delivery In Bellevue? Hope You Like Italian

Here are the 10 best restaurants for delivery in Bellevue according to the restaurant rating website Zomato.

Bellevue Ranked No. 2 'Best Place To Live' In U.S.

Bellevue beat out nearly 100 other places - including Kirkland - on Livability.com's 2016 index.

Symetra Celebrates Eighth-Annual 'Week of Service'

Symetra employees volunteer at 28 Puget Sound-area nonprofits, including Kindering in Bellevue, where a team helped brighten the playground

UPDATE: Seattle Power Outage Over After Nearly An Hour Of Darkness

Much of the downtown area was without power.