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Seastside Newsletter #6
The best news, events and deals for the Eastside of Seattle!
Seastside
February 26, 2024
February 26th, 2024
Happy Monday everyone! We're back with another edition of Seastside, packed with the latest happenings across our communities. We have added a couple of new cities so let your friends and family know about our amazing community! This week’s edition has important news updates to exciting events and exclusive deals, we've got you covered. Plus, don't miss our spotlight on local restaurants like the Pine Lake Ale House in Sammamish and this week's weather.
Today’s Seastside includes:
Increase in the minimum wage in Renton
Kindergarten registration is open for Issaquah School District
An earthquake?!
Happy National Clam Chowder Day go to Ivars and get a cup of chowder!
News
Bellevue:
I-405 and SR 167 toll rates and tolled hours will change on March 1, 2024. The minimum rate will increase to $1 and the maximum Good To Go! Toll rate will increase to $15. (info)
Redmond:
The City of Redmond has secured a partnership with Plymouth Housing and a regional coalition for housing on a living space for those who are disabled and housing insecure. The property transfer aims to foster the development of 100 safe, secure and dignified housing units at 16725 Cleveland St. (info)
Puget Sound Energy announced it is filing a two-year rate plan, which PSE says is a “plan necessary for maintaining essential utility services and investing in our infrastructure to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy to our customers.” If approved, the typical electric customer would see an average monthly bill increase of $7.84 and monthly increase of $13.96 for a typical residential natural gas customer starting in January 2025. (info)
Kirkland:
City council adopted the 2024-20206 Planning Work Program. The PWP guides the planning and building departments' work over the next three years. They are looking at projects that will be related to housing, design, permit review timelines and city-initiated projects. (info)
Apply for a board or commission by Feb. 27th @ 4PM. Vacancies in the Cultural Arts Commission, Design Review Board, Parks Board and more! (info)
The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director, Jessica Hoover! (info)
Sammamish:
Tune into the public hearing for the proposed adoption of the Sammamish Transit Plan. The hearing is on March 5th. The Sammamish Transit Plan’s goal is to enhance mobility within Sammamish and the neighboring region. (info)
Issaquah:
Kindergarten registration is open for Issaquah School District. If you have a child who will turn five by August 31st now is the time to enroll them for the 2024-2025! (info)
A bill that gives Washington States’s Superintendent of Public Instruction ultimate authority in school curriculum was passed on February 22nd. Sen. Mark Mullet voted for the but was disappointed in the final wording of the one that was passed. He felt the bill with the Senate amendment made it even worse. (info)
Renton:
Renton envisions a public market and food hall to replace the old Renton Pavilion Event Center. The goal is to make it a bustling year-round meeting spot. (info)
Renton passed a ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage to $20.29 for large businesses and $18.29 for small businesses. This increase in the minimum wage has led to Renton having one of the highest minimum wages in the nation. The initiative also added a requirement for employers to give new work to existing part-time employees before they can hire new people. (info)
Mercer Island:
The failing expansion join on the Mercer Island section of I-90 has taken longer than expected to finish. The WSDOT is having trouble finding a contractor that can do the re-striping. Expect a 15-20 min delay in your normal travel times until this gets repaired. (info)
Hopelink’s mobile market has made its way to Mercer Island to offer free fresh and shelf-stable goods to those in need. The markets have been successful thus far with Islanders shopping for fruits, vegetables, and more! (info)
Youth summer camp registration has opened. Offering a variety of programs that range from science, to art and math! (info)
Bothell:
IonQ has opened it’s quantum computing manufacturing facility in Bothell. It is the first known dedicated quantum computing facility and they have big hiring plans. They expect to add 100’s of jobs and invest $1B into the region in the following years. (info)
Fall City/North Bend/ Snoqualmie:
On February 22nd there was a 3.5 magnitude earthquake 7.07 miles east of Carnation. The earthquake was felt in Bothell, Cottage Lake, Issaquah and North Bend. (info)
Starting on April 1st, the City of North Bend will begin a new garbage removal service. This means new dates and pricing for those living in the city. (info)
Deals
Seastside Exclusive Deals 🙂
We want Seastside to be a place where you can find the best and newsletter-exlcusive deals on the Eastside. Expect this list to grow each week!!
What we are currently loving!
Food:
Pine Lake Ale House (Sammamish)
From childhood memories to present-day gatherings, the Pine Lake Ale House in Sammamish has been a cherished spot for my family. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with amazing dishes, makes every visit unforgettable. Whether it's their renowned chicken Caesar salad or juicy burgers, the food never disappoints. But what truly makes this place special is its role as a community hub – a place where friends gather after little league games and neighbors come together for good times. With friendly service and a welcoming vibe, the Pine Lake Ale House is a place that everyone needs to check out. If you go let them know Seastside recommended sent you!
Vibes:
This week's weather looks to be a cloudy and rainy one. Monday through Friday expect clouds and rain with temperatures in the mid-40s. The weekend looks to be spectacular with sun and weather in the mid-40s as well. Make sure to get out of the house, enjoy the later sunsets and beautiful skies!
We are still taking submissions for community heroes! Thank you to everyone who has submitted their heroes. We will have community heroes out next week for the first newsletter of March! https://airtable.com/app7AKxELwClrTrK3/shrvxZIYR1cLmyz1P
Make sure to refer your friends to Seastside. We will be launching a referral program next week so if you share our newsletter respond to this email and let us know! We will make sure you get your prizes if you reach out! You will not want to miss out on them.
Events
Bellevue:
Bellevue Youth Link’s Unity through Diversity. An opportunity for Bellevue young people to perform dance, music, spoken word, and other forms of artistic expression on March 8th from 6:30-8 pm. (info)
KCLS Foundation’s Literary Lions Gala 2024 on March 2nd from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. (info)
23rd Annual Korean Music Association Youth Music Scholarship Competition on March 3rd from 9am to 3pm. (info)
Paint and Snack event for the whole family on March 2nd from 11am-2pm. (info)
Redmond:
Redmond Planning Commission on February 28th at 7pm. (info)
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon hosted by Orca Running on March 9th from 6:30am - 11:30am. (info)
Flatstick Pub Study Hall on February 29th from 7pm-11pm. Free games after 7pm with a college ID. (info)
St. Patrick’s Pi Day Party on March 15th from 1pm-3pm. (info)
Kirkland:
Downtown Connection Series. A series that provides merchant educational events and where you can connect with other local businesses on February 26th from 5:30pm-7pm. (info)
KU Kids Leap Day Event at Kirkland Urban with crafts, face painting, balloons, and kids activities on February 29th from 4pm-6pm. (info)
Business Pitch Competition 2024 on February 27th from 11am-1pm. (info)
Sammamish:
Town Center Plan & Code Amendment Open House. Feb 28th, 6-8pm. (info)
Issaquah:
Join a community morning paddle on Lake Sammamish State Park from Tibetts Beach to Vasa Park and back. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:30 am. (info)
A performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest - “a trivial comedy for serious people”. This show is on March 1st from 7:30 - 10:30 pm and put on by the Original Theater Black Dog. (info)
Issaquah Highlands toddler playgroup every Wednesday at Blakely Hall from 10-11:30am (info)
Woodinville:
Sip & Paint at Love That Red Winery! Purchase a ticket online, which includes all paint, brushes, aprons, easels and more. Delicious wine is available for purchase! (info)
Renton:
Take a hike with Renton recreation at the Parks and Trails Showcase at Cedar River Trail Park on March 2nd at 10am. (info)
Renton Business Headshots and Networking Mixer on March 8th from 8am-10am and 4pm-5:30pm. (info)
J&D Events March Madness popup shop that will feature local business owners in the area. Come shop, hang out, eat and socialize! If you want to be a vendor, reach out and get 5% off if you use code JDEVENTS. On March 9th from 3pm-6pm. (info)
Mercer Island:
Bothell:
Kenmore Business Alliance on March 7th from 8:30am-10am. (info)
Bothell Business Forum for all people who want to do business in Bothell or who do business in Bothell to network and discuss issues affecting Bothell businesses. This event is on March 13th from 9am-10:30am. (info)
Bothell Shamrock Shuffle Wine Beer & Spirits Walk on March 15th from 6pm-8:30pm. (info)
Fall City/North Bend/ Snoqualmie:
Town Hall Meeting on Snoqualmie Community Center Expansion. This event is for everyone interested in the plans to make the Snoqualmie community center bigger and add a place for swimming and water activities. This event is on February 28th at 7pm. (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)
Volunteering Opportunities:
Kirkland! Photo taken by @IrfanDesign via X. link
Final Thoughts!
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