Bellevue Downtown Park Playground to be Redesigned for Accessibility

The Rotary Club of Bellevue and the City of Bellevue will makeover the Bellevue Downtown Park playground to be accessible for children teens and adults of all abilities. Families can preview the concepts Saturday at the park.

Overlake Holds Free Health Screenings at Saturday Health Fair

Overlake Medical Center's free health fair on Saturday Sept. 29 offers information on important health questions and helps attendees get free cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes health screenings.

Eastside Pumpkin Patches Gear Up For Fall

Though some patches don't open until October, it's never too early to start planning those fun fall weekends at local farms. Tell us your favorite in the comments.

GALLERY: Lake Hills Master Gardeners Donate to Local Food Bank

Beautiful vegetables were donated to local families in need by the Lake Hills Master Gardeners, according to blogger and photographer Nancy Neupert. Check out her gallery of photos of the bounty.

Adopt this Pet: Baby is a Silly Chihuahua and Lewis is Ready to Jump Around

Baby and Lewis are among the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Adopt This Pet: Bear is a Quiet Cat

Bear is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Adopt This Pet: Toodles is a Sweet, Silly Guy

Toodles is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Komen 60-Mile Walk for Cure to Come Through Bellevue, Seattle

The Susan G. Komen-sponsored three-day event through Seattle and the Eastside to raise awareness and encourage other women to get screened.

Adopt This Pet: Odin is Looking for a Friend to Play With

Seattle Humane Society features Kara this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Adopt this Pet: Kara is a Happy, Playful Puppy

Seattle Humane Society features Kara this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

National Grandparents Day: How Do You Preserve History?

Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun.

Seniors Invited to Complimentary Breakfast on National Day of Service

Bellevue’s seniors who are 60 and older will be honored with a complimentary, catered breakfast at Crossroads Park on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in commemoration of the National Day of Service.

Muslims for Life Blood Drive Commemorates 9/11

The Bellevue blood drive was one of about 30 throughout the Puget Sound area this week.

Fashion for a Cause Event at Neiman Marcus to Benefit EvergreenHealth

Wednesday night event at Bellevue's Neiman Marcus will benefit EvergreenHealth’s Breast Health Center.

Labor Day is Monday: What's Open, What's Closed

What’s open and what's closed in Bellevue on Monday Sept. 3. What else is open on Labor Day (or closed for the holiday)? Add it in our comments.

Adopt this Pet: Mike Has a Purr that Soothes

Mike is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Adopt This Pet: Hannah Loves to Romp with Dogs Her Size

Hannah is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Share Your Dog Pictures! Dog Lovers Team Up for National Dog Day

Sunday is National Dog Day. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?

Bellevue Beaten by Redmond in Money's 2012 Best Places to Live List

The publication's annual list compares the quality of life in America's smaller cities. Redmond is 5th place. Bellevue is 40th, after being called 4th best in 2010. Do you think the slip is warranted?

Are Your Pets Cool Today? Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illness from the Seattle Humane

Are your pets safe in the heat? Seattle Humane Society sent out the following message offering tips on how to keep your pets cool in the high temperatures expected Thursday and Friday.

Petition Seeks Bike-Ped Trail on Portage Bay Section of 520 Bridge

The Montlaker blog, which covers the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle and issues on the west end of the State Route 520 Bridge, reports of a grassroots petition for the inclusion of a bike and pedestrian trail on the Portage Bay section of 520.

Free E-Reading: A List of Literary Classics to Download

Old titles that have passed out of copyright protection are free for the downloading. Share your favorite free reads on your e-reader.

Renton Vigil Planned to Remember Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting Victims

The public is invited to the gathering Saturday at the Gurudwara Singh Sabha of Washington.

Eastside Teen Suicides Prompt Prevention Forum in Kirkland July 25

Bellevue youth agency Youth Eastside Services will conduct the forum to help parents recognize the risks factors in teen suicide and take steps to prevent such tragedies.

Total Wine and More to Make Guinness Record Attempt in Uncorking

Are you headed to Total Wine and More for this record attempt? If you're taking photos, share them on Patch.

Bellevue Boys and Girls Clubs to Open "The Club" in Lake Hills with Pizza Contest

The former Lake Hills library will open its doors as "The Club," Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue's newest teen center.

Bellevue Goodwill to Offer Free Classes on Computers, Career Building and English

Bellevue Goodwill's Job Training and Education Center will register people for free classes on computers, English and building a career.

Adopt this Pet: Suzie Enjoyes Curling Up on Her Blanket

Suzie is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Downtown Commuters Get Incentive for Taking Transit, Biking or Walking

Starting today, downtown residents and workers can earn gift cards and be entered for monthly drawings by taking a bus, vanpool or a bike, or walking to work.

425 Magazine Issues Its Annual Best List

425 Magazine issues its annual best list and Bellevue was well represented in this year's list.

Symetra Bellevue Family 4th to Light Up Downtown on Independence Day

July 4 is Wednesday, so head downtown for a family-friendly festival and a fireworks display at 10:05 p.m.

Adopt this Pet: Smokey the Kitten has Dashing Good Looks

Smokey is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Adopt this Pet: Lilac Adores Friendly and Affectionate Companions

Lilac is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

Video: Puget Sound Energy's Ardmore Substation Construction Timelapse

Watch a time lapse video of the construction of Puget Sound Energy's new Ardmore substation in the Overlake area, located at 15335 NE 24th St., off of Bel-Red Road.

Lewis Creek Park Holds Nature Photography Contest

The deadline to enter is Aug. 19, and the winner will have his or her photographs displayed at Bellevue's environmental education centers.

Adopt this Pet: Amigo is a Sweetie and Jackson is Gentle

Amgo and Jackson are some of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.

520 Tolls to Rise July 1: How Have First Six Months of Tolls Affected You?

Next Friday marks six months of the 520 tolls. The first of four annual increases will start the Sunday after.

Bellevue Offers Free Workshop for Bridging Language Barriers

The city will offer a free workshop on overcoming language differences -- a big issue in a city where about 14 percent of the population speaks English less than "very well," according to estimates.

Celebrate the Bellevue Botanical Garden's 20 Years

The Bellevue Botanical Garden will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 2-5 Saturday June 23. Bellevue Patch would like to know what do you love about the garden?

Bellevue College Student, 17, Celebrates College Degree and High School Diploma on the Same Day

Bellevue College student and student journalist Michelle Fredrickson, 17, is ready to celebrate a dual milestone on Friday -- earning her first college degree and earning her high school diploma at the same time.