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And on the Bellevue Patch calendar - Leah Rudick at Forum Social House in Bellevue

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Hi Bellevue! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Meta's latest cuts could ripple through Bellevue's tech workforce
  • Why a car on the I-90 Trail has Bellevue riders worried

Also on today's calendar: Leah Rudick at Forum Social House in Bellevue and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meta puts additional office spaces up for sublease in western WA (mynorthwest.com) — Meta's latest round of office subleases and layoffs is hitting close to home, with King County cuts affecting staff in Bellevue as well as Seattle and Redmond. As the company sheds space and shifts thousands of roles toward AI, many local software and recruiting jobs are disappearing, adding fresh uncertainty for Eastside tech workers and the broader Bellevue economy.
   

• WSP investigating after video of car driving across bridge on I-90 Trail goes viral (mynorthwest.com) — A viral video shows a car speeding along the I-90 Trail's floating bridge, a path meant only for people walking and biking between Seattle and Bellevue, including the stretch into Factoria. Washington State Patrol is investigating, and WSDOT says the findings could lead to new safety measures to better protect trail users.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cathy Abrena and Victoria Law of Grasons Named IFA Franchisees of the Year —William Gilford Read on Patch
  • Our border collie dog Sweep escaped from our backyard.
    We are on 173rd PL NE in Lake Hills behind crossroads. He is very friendly and has our name on his collar. He is microchipped. Please let us know… (Nextdoor Lochmoor South)
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  • Silverado Senior Living posted a job opening for Full Time Laundry Aide (AM) in Bellevue. Apply here.
  • Best Buy Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Visual Merchandising Specialist in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellevue here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mercer Island

  • Seattle road closures that could interrupt your weekend travel plans (mynorthwest.com)
  • Restaurant Roundup: R-Day, Chowder Charity, and Bourdain's Order (seattlemag.com)

Redmond

  • PRP Microneedling in Redmond, WA: A Natural Approach to Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin (biztobiz.org)
  • Business Intelligence Engineer (BIE)/ AWS Data Engineer - Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. - Redmond, WA, US (dice.com)
  • Big Block Brewing Is Closing Its Redmond Location, but It's Not Bad News (washingtonbeerblog.com)

Ok Bellevue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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