Suspect arrested in deadly Bellevue hit-and-run that killed elderly woman: A man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Bellevue was arrested Sunday morning in Port Townsend, about 60 miles away, after a multi-agency manhunt. The victim, an elderly woman, was struck and killed in a parking lot on Bel-Red Road on February 28th, with surveillance footage capturing the suspect's late 1990s white Toyota Camry fleeing the scene. Jefferson County deputies took the man into custody without incident outside a home on McPherson Street after tips from the public helped narrow down his location. (info)

Bellevue opens funding applications for community human services programs: Bellevue is accepting grant proposals from local human service providers through April 6th for 2027-2028 city funding, following a needs assessment that found significant gaps in services across the community. Programs covering food security, housing, behavioral health, domestic violence support, youth services, and childcare are all eligible, with applications submitted through the regional Share-1-App portal used by 18 King County cities. Informational workshops for interested applicants are scheduled for March 3rd in SeaTac and March 4th in Redmond, with interpretation services available upon request. (info)

Kelsey Creek culvert replacement will close Lake Hills Boulevard this spring: Bellevue is replacing an aging, undersized culvert beneath Lake Hills Boulevard this spring as part of an effort to reduce flooding and improve drainage along Kelsey Creek. The project will require a two-month closure of the road, and drivers are advised to expect delays and watch for detour signage. (info)

Bellevue greenhouse gas emissions drop 4.6% in one year, city eyes 2050 climate targets: Bellevue cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 4.6% between 2023 and 2024, thanks largely to reduced energy use, less fuel-heavy transportation, and cleaner electricity from Puget Sound Energy's growing renewable portfolio. Since 2011, the city's own municipal operations have slashed emissions by 52%, even as the population and job base have grown. Residents can hear more about the progress and share input at a Sustainable Bellevue Townhall on March 23rd at City Hall. (info)

Bellevue approves record-breaking affordable housing funding round: Bellevue City Council greenlit its largest-ever single round of affordable housing funding, directing up to $38.3 million toward four projects expected to produce 271 new affordable units in the city. Combined with an additional $1.3 million from the ARCH Housing Trust Fund supporting those and 234 more units across the Eastside, the total package reflects surging demand — eight organizations submitted applications requesting more than $80 million combined. The council also moved forward a proposal to allow taller buildings and more housing in mixed-use zones, with a final vote expected at a future meeting. (info)

Network on Aging meeting on March 5th. (info)

Keep Bellevue Beautiful - Eastgate on March 7th. (info)

City Council Meeting on March 10th. (info)

Bellevue Chamber Chorus - Plus One: A Generation of Young Artists on March 14th. (info)

Summer Camps Fair on March 15th. (info)

Man charged with Bothell woman's murder released on bond over prosecutors' objections: Sean Harris, charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Mallory Barbour, was released from Mason County Jail on February 25th after posting a $250,000 bond — a decision that blindsided Mallory's mother and came over the strong objection of prosecutors who had pushed for no bail at all. A judge amended Harris' no-bail status, requiring him to wear a GPS ankle monitor, despite earlier court findings that he had a propensity for violence and posed a danger to the community. Mallory went missing from Bothell in June 2025 and was found dead in Mason County woods in September; Harris' trial is tentatively scheduled for June 23rd. (info)

61st Avenue NE sidewalk project resumes March 13 after winter break: Construction on the 61st Avenue NE Sidewalk Replacement Project is picking back up next week after pausing for winter, with crews shifting focus to final paving and striping to wrap things up this spring. The project remains on schedule and within budget, and when complete will deliver continuous sidewalks on both sides of the road, new curbs, gutters, improved drainage, and nearly 50 new trees along the corridor. Residents with questions can reach City Inspector Chuck Kaufmann at [email protected]. (info)

Kenmore Business Alliance on March 5th. (info)

Coffee with Council on March 9th. (info)

City Council Meeting on March 9th. (info)

Coworking Tuesdays on March 10th. (info)

Doomscrolling Detox: Finding Your Balance in the Digital Age on March 11th.

Snoqualmie sewer smoke testing coming to South Snoqualmie Hills neighborhoods in March: The City of Snoqualmie's Sewer Utility Division will be conducting smoke testing throughout parts of downtown Snoqualmie this month as part of the South Snoqualmie Hills sewer project, targeting streets including 384th St, SE 92nd St, SE 88th St, and 378th Ave SE. The testing is a routine, cost-effective method to detect problems and unauthorized connections in sewer lines, and residents whose properties are affected will receive a door notice one to three days before crews arrive. The smoke used is not harmful to people or pets, and residents are encouraged to run water through any rarely used drains beforehand to prevent odors from entering the home. (info)

King County Sheriff's Office takes over North Bend policing on April 1st, 53 years after first serving the city: The Snoqualmie Police Department will hand off law enforcement duties in North Bend to the King County Sheriff's Office on April 1st, completing a transition months in the making and bringing KCSO back to the city where it first became a contract agency back in 1973. Residents can expect dedicated patrol officers at all times, body-worn cameras, and expanded special unit support including SWAT, K9, and bomb squad, with North Bend-branded patrol vehicles arriving by 2027. Incoming Chief Ed Hall will hold a series of community meet-and-greet events starting March 6th, including a morning Coffee Talk at Huxdotter Coffee and an evening gathering at Volition Brewing. (info)

Sallal water main replacement to bring lane closures near North Bend Way starting March 9: Sallal Water Association will begin replacing aging water mains at and around the intersection of North Bend Way, Mt Si Road, and Stilson Avenue SE on March 9th, with intermittent lane closures expected between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. The project involves swapping out more than 2,000 feet of old asbestos cement pipe with new ductile iron pipe in two different sizes, improving water quality and reducing leakage in the system. Work is expected to take about 50 working days, wrapping up sometime in mid-to-late May, weather permitting. (info)

Tree Planting Event on March 7th. (info)

City Council Meeting on March 9th. (info)

An Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Art Class on March 22nd. (info)

Issaquah City Council President Barbara de Michele resigns due to health: Barbara de Michele, who has served on the Issaquah City Council since 2019 and lived in the city for nearly 38 years, stepped down from her position as Council President on March 2nd, citing health considerations. Mayor Mark Mullet praised her decades of community service, which included two terms on the Issaquah School Board, leadership of the city's Arts Commission, and co-founding The Garage, a teen café. The City Council will elect new leadership in the coming weeks, and a recruitment process for her vacant seat will begin, with the appointed replacement serving through November 2027. (info)

Duthie Dig Days on March 4th. (info)

Open Mic Night on March 4th. (info)

Volunteer Opportunity: Native Plant Nursery on March 6th. (info)

Spring into Adventure: Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival on March 28th. (info)

Stolen bike listing leads Kirkland police to fentanyl, guns, and two felony arrests: What started as a Seattle man spotting his stolen bicycle listed for sale on an online marketplace ended with two arrests, a drug seizure, and firearms recovered from a Kirkland apartment. After confirming the seller had an active felony warrant for narcotics distribution, Kirkland's Pro-Act Unit executed a search warrant on February 25th, recovering the bike and seizing suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cash, a rifle, and a pistol. A second person found inside the apartment was also arrested on an outstanding felony warrant for motor vehicle theft. (info)

Forest Stewardship on March 7th. (info)

Wheels and Reels on March 7th. (info)

Business Workshops for Kirkland Pitch Competition on March 10th. (info)

Kirkland Shamrock Run on March 14th. (info)

Sound Transit's cross-lake light rail opens March 28, connecting Seattle and Eastside for the first time: Sound Transit's Crosslake Connection will launch passenger service on March 28th, completing the 2 Line and making history as the world's first light rail route to run across a floating bridge — traveling over the I-90 bridge between Seattle, Mercer Island, and the Eastside. The expanded system will stretch 63 miles total, with the full 2 Line running between Lynnwood and Redmond, and combined service through downtown Seattle arriving every four minutes during peak hours. Opening day kicks off at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting at Judkins Park, followed by community celebrations at stations across the line featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and activities, including a petting zoo at Spring District, live Seattle Symphony music at Symphony Station, and free food from Microsoft at Redmond Technology Station. (info)

Hopelink Mobile Food Market on March 4th. (info)

Restoration Event | Pioneer Park on March 7th. (info)

Senior Resource Park on March 7th. (info)

Community Blood Drive on March 9th. (info)

Redmond to Celebrate Old Fire House Teen Center Legacy: The City of Redmond will host a community celebration on April 4 from 2–6 p.m. honoring the Old Fire House Teen Center’s decades of impact before the site is redeveloped into a new teen center. (info)

Redmond YMCA Counselor Sentenced for Child Molestation Former YMCA summer camp counselor Leonardo Louie, 19, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to three counts of child molestation involving children at Redmond schools in 2024, receiving a reduced sentence under Washington’s Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative and facing mandatory treatment, sex-offender registration, restitution, and five years of community custody after release. (info)

14-Acre Former Sears Site in Redmond Put on Market for Major Mixed-Use Development A 14-acre redevelopment site near Microsoft and the Overlake light rail station is being marketed for sale with approvals allowing up to 1.05 million square feet of mixed-use development, positioning the former Sears property as a potential transit-oriented district for housing, retail, hospitality, and offices with proposals due March 27. (info)

Cirque Du Soleil ECHO on Mar. 4th from 7:30-9:30pm. (info)

Trivia Night on SAMA Cellars on Mar. 6th from 6-8pm. (info)

Artforms of of India: Cheriyal Scroll Paiting Workshop on Silk. (info)

SWAT Arrests Barricaded Domestic Violence Suspect in Renton Renton police arrested a domestic violence suspect after he allegedly pointed a gun at his partner during a fight, was stabbed in the leg by the victim, then barricaded himself inside an apartment before Valley SWAT executed a warrant and took him into custody. (info)

Renton Stormwater Facility Wins State Engineering Innovation Award The City of Renton and contractor Otak received a Gold Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Washington for the Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility, the largest stormwater infiltration system in Western Washington, which treats runoff from 260 acres, recharges groundwater, and was completed ahead of schedule and under budget with most funding provided by a state Department of Ecology grant. (info)

Puzzle Palooza on March 7th. (info)

Cascade Family Fun Day on March 7th from 12-6pm. (info)

Sammamish Honors Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Event: The City of Sammamish recognized dozens of community volunteers at its Feb. 26 Volunteer Appreciation event, presenting awards including Volunteer of the Year to Anna Yorba and acknowledging 42 volunteers for service contributions across city commissions and community programs. (info)

Sammamish Clarifies Limited Role in Issaquah School District’s Fourth High School Project: The City of Sammamish said its involvement in the proposed Issaquah School District High School #4 is limited to issuing a right-of-way permit for frontage improvements on 228th Ave. SE, explaining that the project lies within Issaquah’s jurisdiction and that state law requires Sammamish to approve the permit once engineering, stormwater, and SEPA mitigation standards are met. (info)

Evan’s Meadow Restoration on March 21st at 11am. (info)

Trader Joe’s Planning New Store in Woodinville: Trader Joe’s confirmed it will open its first Woodinville location at 14035 NE Woodinville Duvall Road in a shopping center with T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods, with the store listed as “coming soon” after the mayor previously indicated a late-2025 or early-2026 opening timeline. (info)

Woodinville Releases 2026 State of the City Address: The City of Woodinville announced that the Feb. 19 State of the City Address, hosted by the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce at Chateau Ste. Michelle and featuring Mayor Sarah Arndt and City Manager Brandon Buchanan, is now available online highlighting recent accomplishments and future priorities for the city. (info)

March 2026 Networking Night on Mar. 6th from 5-6:30pm. (info)

Perfect Arrangement at Woodinville Rep on Mar. 6th from 6-10pm. (info)

Yoga + Wine at Gard Vintners on Mar. 7th from 10:30am-12pm. (info)

Momoji (Redmond): Momoji recently opened a new location in Redmond’s Eastline development near the downtown light-rail stop, bringing sushi, sashimi, and classic Japanese comfort dishes to one of the city’s fastest-growing areas. Expect a sleek, modern space and a menu built for sharing—karaage, yakisoba, and beautifully plated nigiri—making it the kind of spot you drop into after work and accidentally stay for an extra round of sake.

Bellevue welcomes the week of March 4th with classic early-spring energy—cloudy stretches, cool air, and the occasional rain shower rolling through. Between the gray skies, you may catch a few brighter breaks that hint at the warmer days slowly on their way. It’s the kind of week where a light jacket and an umbrella are still essentials, but spring is beginning to feel just around the corner.