Seastside #10

March 25th, 2024

Welcome to this week’s Seastside! We love putting these together for you all and will keep it going. Big week for baseball fans as the Mariners play their first game of the season on Thursday. As a life long Mariners fan the start of the season is always a time of great hope and joy but until recently every season has hurt. I have high expectations for this year though and who knows maybe this is the year! Let’s go M’s

Today’s Seastside includes:

• An increase in tolls

• A giant development in Sammamish

• New trails and parks

Enjoy and if you have any questions please reply to this email!! - Mac and Preju

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Bellevue:

News:

• Hyundai is offering free anti-theft upgrades at local dealers in Factoria in response to a surge in thefts involving Hyundais and Kia. There has been a surge in stolen Hyundai’s in the area. (info)

• The State legislature has allocated $6.6 million in its 2023-2025 supplemental transportation budget for construction of another key segment of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail in Bellevue. The trail will provide a non-motorized connection from Seattle to Snoqualmie. (info)

• 520 Highway will likely increase tolls this summer by 10%. Revenues have sagged and the Washington State Transportation Commission voted 7-0 Wednesday to publish the proposal. The maximum rate might be $4.95 on weekdays during peek commute hours, compared to $4.50 now. (info

Events:

• Why Childcare Matters for Downtown’s Workforce at Belleveu Club on March 26th at 7:30 am. (info)

• Easter Bunny Photos at Bellevue Square on March 25th-30th at 10 am. (info)

• Indian American Community Services Career fair on March 28th from 1pm - 5pm. (info)

Redmond:

News:

• Redmond residents plan to rally against the 100-unit supportive housing project. They claim that the city has not been transparent with the project. (info)

• The city is hiring day camp leaders. Day camp leaders plan, organize, and implement camp activities for kids. (info)

• Redmond plans to continue to focus on transportation safety through the development of Safety Action Plan. They would like to hear from residents to address specific safety issues. (info)

Events:

• Merrily We Roll Along is a musical that traces the life of Franklin Shepard. March 29th from 8 - 10pm. (info)

• Beat the Bunny 5K! Run or walk the 5K, starting at the Redmond Community center at Marymoor Village. March 30th from 9am - 3pm. (info)

• The Lake Washington School Foundation is hosting its annual Be the Bridge Spring Benefit on March 28th from 11:30am - 1pm. (info)

Issaquah:

News:

• Issaquah development secures affordable housing units through the Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption ordinance. This development will include commercial and retail use and residential units. The development must include 20% of affordable units in every building. (info)

• Issaquah’s Third Annual Call for Young Artists, Authors and Composers for the theme ClimateScape: Resilient Cities for Tomorrow’s Climate. The city is looking for original works from local youths aged 13-18 to send as submissions to the Young Artists and Authors Showcase. The submissions are due April 2nd at midnight. (info)

Events:

• Fresh Flower Market on March 31 at 9am. (info)

• Historically Hip Open Mic on April 3 at 6:30 pm. (info)

• Puppy Education Hour at Pickles Playland on March 30 at 11am. (info)

Kirkland:

News:

• The Seattle Kraken submitted a proposal for a new iceplex in Kirkland. The proposed site is at the old Houghton Park and Ride, near I405 and NE 70th Pl. (info)

• The city council suspended exploration of a community pool ballot measure in 2024. (info)

Events:

• City transportation commission meeting. March 27th at 6pm. (info)

• Join hundreds of neighbors at the annual Easter egg hunt. This is a free community event at Peter Kirk Park and Lee Johnson Field. March 31st at 1:30pm. (info)

• Hear the pitches from local community members, business owners, investors and beyond at the Business Pitch Competition on April 3rd at 5:30 pm. (info)

Sammamish:

News:

• Did you know that there is an active plan to develop a 225 acre plot as the new town center for Sammamish? It will include dining, entertainment, shopping, medical services and more. If you have any thoughts regarding the town center, email the town center focus group at [email protected] (info)

• Big Rock Park South is now open for trail use. Visitors can experience the new ½ mile of trails connecting to Big Rock Park Central. Thank Mary Pigott for her very generous land donation of 51-acres! (info)

Events:

• Help prepare the Sammamish Commons lower garden to help prepare it for the spring by pulling weeds and getting the plots ready for new gardeners! This is occurring on March 30th at 11 - 2 PM. (info)

• Recreational Swim at the Sammamish Community YMCA on March 30 at 2:40 pm. (info)

Renton:

News:

• The Black River Cultural Arts Center celebrated its grand opening on March 14th. The center has been inhabiting the new arts lounge space in partnership with the Renton Arts Commission for the past few months but has now officially made its residence permanent. (info)

• The city’s finance department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting. (info)

• The Renton Police Youth Academy is now accepting applications for its program. This is a free and action-packed four-day program that allows middle schoolers to explore careers in public safety. (info)

Events:

• VIP Launch Party of the new Club Pilates Renton studio. RSVP for free. April 3rd and 4th from 4 - 7pm. (info)

• Join a tour of historic buildings in Renton. The tour will cover the center and southern part of downtown. May 18th at 10am or 1pm. (info)

Mercer Island:

News:

• Mercer Island Rotary is accepting applications for scholarships until April 1st. The scholarship is worth $10,000 and for graduating high school seniors. (info)

• Mercer Island’s sixth-grade boys basketball squad won the gold division state championship at the Washington State Middle School competitions! Congratulations! (info

Events:

• The city’s Spring Recycling Event will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 30 at the Islander Middle School parking lot. At the event, people can safely dispose of old equipment, hardware, appliances and other household items. (info)

• Business After Hours networking event on March 28th from 5:00 pm to 6:30pm. (info)

Fall City/Snoqualmie:

News:

• The 33-acre property, Tennant Trailhead Park, is nearing its opening day. The park is equipped with several hiking and mountain biking trails and was originally slated for residential development but was changed to provide beautiful scenery! (info)

• The Valley Shuttle will be expanding service between Duvall and North Bend. This will decrease wait times to 60 minutes whereas before it was 90 minutes. (info)

• $80,000 were raised for the cougar attack survivor. (info)

Events:

• Egg Hunt in Downtown Snoqualmie for children and teens on March 30 at 10:30am - 11:30am. (info)

• The Peaks to Peak Twin Peaks Wine Event includes a train ride and wine tasting from Kyle McLaughlin’s Winery! Tickets are still available! It’s going through the two towns used for filming the hit tv show Twin Peaks. North Bend/ Snoqualmie. (info)

Bothell/Kenmore:

News:

• After several school threats were made on social media towards Northshore School District, the suspect has been taken into custody. (info)

• The city of Kenmore seeks nonprofit applicants for Human Services grant funding. The city provides grants to nonprofit organizations that support human services activities and solicits applications every two years. (info)

Events:

• Swecha Women’s Day celebration. They will be celebrating outstanding woman in the local community. Free entry for everyone! April 7th from 2 - 5pm. (info)

• The City of Bothell Animal Services is partnering with the Rainier Animal Fund for a free dog and cat vaccine clinic, microchip and pet license event. April 5th from 12 - 3pm. (info)

• All night happy hour at The Cottage in Bothell. Every Thursday from 4-9pm. (info)

Woodinville:

News:

• Congresswoman DelBene secures $850,000 in federal funds for the Little Bear Creek Culvert Replacement Project in Woodinville, aiming to enhance fish passage, mitigate flooding risks, and create a vital spawning ground for fish, with construction expected to conclude by Summer 2026. (info)

Events:

• Candlelight tribute to Adele at Sparkman Cellars at Sparkman Cellers on March 27th at 2pm. (info)

• Whisky Trail Band: Taste of Whisky at Tsillan Cellars in Woodinville on March 30 at 2pm. (info)

Volunteering Opportunities:

• Join the Renton Downtown Partnership on April 6th from 9 - 11am to help pick up litter on the streets of downtown. (info)

What we are currently loving!

• Deru Market in Kirkland is a must try. It does get busy on the weekends but we recommend the vegetable and breakfast sandwich.  

• Tipsy Cow in Redmond has delicious burger options for all! The Seatown and Black Magic are our favorites.

• 5 Stones Coffee in Redmond and Bellevue holds a very special place in our hearts. You have to try the Cafe Stefano, it has the most delicious blend of flavors.

Vibes:

• We are looking to partner with local businesses to help grow our little community! If you run one or know of someone who runs please let us know and we would love to talk with them and learn more. 

• Sammamish native, Surf Mesa has released a new electronic song. It’s a bop! 

• The start of the week is looking like it’s going to be generally rainy, but Friday, Saturday and Sunday should have some sunshine!

Final Thoughts!

Happy Monday everyone! Let’s make this week a great one. We hope you can share this newsletter with at least one of your friends or family members or anyone you think could get some use out of reading the local news! If you have any recommendations for places for us to try please let us know and Go Mariners!! Thank you for reading!

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