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Seastside Newsletter #7
Lots of exciting news, exclusive deals, events & more!
Seastside
March 04, 2024
March 4th, 2024
Hi all, we've tried extremely hard to find news to share with you, but this is probably the slowest news week we’ve had so far. We were able to pack the newsletter with events so get ready to meet other Seastside readers! We hope you enjoy the short read this week. In other news, we’re still growing our deals list for you all, so be on the lookout for some amazing discounts on food, services, and local businesses.
Today’s Seastside includes:
A school that is run only by students
A discount on a local handyman services
Food recommendations in Renton and Redmond
We wanted to ask all of our readers one key question! Where do you and your friends go to celebrate a special occasion? Let us know by responding to the email and we will make sure to shout this place out next week.
News
Bellevue:
The city council passed amendments to the city’s land use code that provide a longer approval period for design review projects. There was also a new proposal for speed limit reduction on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph. (info)
56 days and counting until the 2 line opens! The South Bellevue Garage has 1500 parking spaces. Get ready for the Sound Transit! (info)
Redmond:
Redmond Mayor, Angela Birney, is in full support of the land transfer on Cleveland St. to Plymouth Housing. The aim of this partnership is to provide housing for housing insecure and disabled persons. This is the property that used to be home to the Redmond Value Village, Gyros 2 Go and other buildings. Kenmore had plans to implement this project but has since canceled those plans. (info)
Kirkland:
Have you seen the new art work along Park Lane! There is a new art commission for beautiful sculptures. Many artists have sculptures in the new art commission. Go support your local artists at Park Lane! (info)
Sammamish:
Big sport news this week! Eastlake’s Lady Wolves fall to Yakima’s Davis Pirates 59-54. Eastlake had been in a groove this season working to protect its state championship title. It was a great run though and all of the players should be celebrated! Right down the hill Eastside Catholic defeated North Thurston to advance to Round 12 on the road to state. It was not a particularly close game as Eastside Catholic crushed them 67-43.
Issaquah:
The city of Issaquah anticipates that Sound transit will begin their initial project planning phase around 2027. The city’s top priority for the year is to proactively plan for future Sound Transit light rail service system expansion. (info)
Renton:
The city of Renton has begun plans for a new 18.5 acre park in Renton’s East Plateau area. The park will include play areas, sports courts, gathering spaces and nature trails! (info)
Renton Farmers Market 2024 vendor applications are now open. The farmers market is looking for local farmers, food producers, food vendors, artisans and local businesses to join! (info)
Mercer Island:
All lanes of I-90 East will close between Seattle and Mercer Island from March 8-10. This part of the highway has had a single lane closed for weeks after a failing expansion joint was discovered in January. The far right lane will remain closed until next year. Mercer Island resident will have access to I-90 east via the East Mercer Way on-ramp. (info)
Bothell:
The Clearwater School in Bothell is run by student votes! No grades, no teachers! The 60 students choose their own lessons and help vote on the daily events and activities. It is a very interesting idea for schools to adapt! (info)
Fall City and beyond:
Carnation passed a six-month residential moratorium to block any residential building or land use application for over five units. The city council wants to spend the next six months prioritizing efforts to ensure consistency in future housing developments. (info)
North Bend residents get ready for the transition to Recology King County the new garbage removal service. Service will be faster and more efficient. Click the info button for more information on the transition. (info)
Deals
These are exclusive deals that you only get for being a Seastside subscriber. We’re working very hard to get this list growing. Are you a local business and want to join. Let us know!
Anchovies & Salt Renton (restaurant): 10% off - mention code ‘Beehiiv’
We Honey Do (handyman): 5% off. In need of a handyman, real estate repairs, damage restoration or home remodeling? Mention the Seastside newsletter to Eric! (info)
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)
Yoga in the park (but indoor) at Umpqua Bank in Bellevue. March 9th 10:30 - 11:30 am. (info)
Have you ever wanted to try out a barre class? Fabletics Bellevue Square is hosting a free barre class. All you need to bring is a yoga mat (they do have a few to borrow). Mar. 10th 9:30-11am. (info)
Bellevue boys and girls club summer camp registration is now open. Register for a plethora of camps that take place from June 24th to August 23rd. (info)
Redmond:
OneRedmond Lunch & Learn: Social Media Tips and Tricks on March 7th from 12 - 1pm.
The Redmond Historical Society is hosting Lisa Rich, founder of Xplore Inc. She will be discussing her commercial space experience and other business knowledge on March 9th at 10:30 am - 12pm. (info)
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon hosted by Orca Running on March 9th from 6:30am - 11:30am. (info)
St. Patrick’s Pi Day Party on March 15th from 1pm-3pm. (info)
Kirkland:
Chainline Brewing Company Tuesday trivia night. Bring your friends for a great evening of trivia and beer! March 5th at 7pm. (info)
Kirkland Wine Walk on March 22nd starting at 5:30 pm in The Heathman Hotel. Tickets start at $10. (info)
Wheels and Reels Drive-In Movie Series at Juanita Beach on March 23rd at 7pm! Come enjoy your favorite movies on a giant 12-ft movie screen! The next movie is Super Mario Bros which I watched and it was great. (info)
Sammamish:
Celebrate Women’s day with us by making this fun paper craft project while enjoying a nice cup of chai. Craft & chai is on March 9th from 4 - 6pm. (info)
Issaquah:
Join fellow writers at the Issaquah Train Depot to share your writing at the open mic event. Free to participate or simply attend and enjoy on March 4th from 7 - 9pm. (info)
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)
Issaquah Highlands toddler playgroup every Wednesday at Blakely Hall from 10-11:30am (info)
St. Patrick’s Day Bingo for 21+ year olds on March 8th at 7 - 9pm. (info)
Opening night for the Fantasticks play on March 12th. Showings are occurring all day. (info)
Renton:
Mercer Island:
Join the community at the native plant nursery. They are seeking help to pot some plants on March 9th from 10am-1pm! (info)
Fall City and beyond:
City Council Meeting on March 5th at 7pm. (info)
Greenway Trivia Night at South Fork North Bend! Grab some friends and enjoy a night of Greenway-themed Trivia. March 6th at 6-7:30pm. (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 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)
Volunteering Opportunities:
The city of Issaquah is seeking volunteers for several limited-term volunteer focus groups, which will meet 2-3 times between April and May. Those interested in human services, community services, land use development, youth, and older adults are encouraged to apply. (info)
Keep Bellevue Beautiful - Newport area litter cleanup. March 16th 9 - 10am. (info)
The Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park are hosting a restoration event on March 16th from 10 - 12pm. (info
What we are currently loving!
Food:
Rocky’s Empanadas (Redmond)
Rocky’s Empanadas in Redmond is beyond delicious. As a matter of fact, we used to eat it every single Thursday. Rodrigo is from Argentina and loves being in the kitchen, preparing meals for family and friends. He is truly a master in the kitchen, because the Ham & Cheese as well as the Spinach & Cheese Empanadas are delectable. The crunchy exterior is cooked to perfection while the inside is oozing with mouthwatering melted goodness. We highly suggest Rocky’s as they have an empanada flavor for everyone.Restauraunt
Ocha Thai Kitchen & Bar (Renton)
You all have to try out Ocha! It has been highly praised by our Reddit readers! With a plethora of options, our Chicken Satay stands out as a star starter, followed closely by the ever-popular Phad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and wrapping up with the invigorating Yum Neau Salad. Trust us, these dishes speak volumes for themselves. It's a dining experience that we recommend!
Vibes:
Get ready for some cold this week! Temperatures range from 30 to 49 degrees with most days this week being cloudy or partially cloudy. The weekend is going to bring in some rain so Tuesday and Wednesday make sure you are taking advantage of the sunny weather! The past week’s weather marks the coldest first three days of March in 35 years!
We want to start shouting out our community members! Please respond to this email if you have shared the newsletter with any of your friends and we will give you a shoutout in next week’s newsletter!
If you are into skiing or snowboarding you should go check out Snoqualmie Pass or Steven’s Pass! Both mountains have gotten great snow recently and both mountains are a great time
Photo taken by @MikeOlbinski via X. link
Final Thoughts!
Thanks for reading this week’s newsletter! We appreciate each of you and all the support you have given us. Next week we will have plenty of surprises and ways for our community to grow so stay tuned. Again if there are any questions, recommendations, or thoughts please let us know by responding to the newsletter! If you share the newsletter let us know and we will make sure to put your name down for our prizes!
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