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Bellevue:

News:

• SRM secures $73M loan to launch 230-unit Bellevue apartment project: SRM Development appears ready to break ground on its Perle apartment complex after securing a $73 million construction loan for the 230-unit, seven-story project at the former Silver Cloud Inn site in downtown Bellevue. The developer bought the vacant hotel property for $30 million in 2021 and has been working through the permitting process with most approvals now in hand. This marks another major residential addition to Bellevue's growing apartment pipeline, with Perle being one of four SRM projects planned for the city. (info)

• Bellevue redesigns Wilburton as a hub for life science and mixed-use growth: Bellevue has approved sweeping land use changes to transform the 300-acre Wilburton district from an auto dealership area into a dense neighborhood focused on life science research, labs, and housing near new light rail stations. The updated code gives life science developers key advantages including exemptions from the usual 30,000-square-foot floor size limits, permission for rooftop equipment up to 45 feet above height limits, and half-price development fees through 2028. With Bellevue already home to 3,800 life science jobs that have grown 17% since 2019 and major healthcare anchors like Overlake Medical Center, the city is positioning Wilburton as its next innovation hub to capitalize on the region's research ecosystem and improved transit access. (info)

• Funding available for Bellevue cross-cultural events and programs: Bellevue is accepting applications starting September 15 for its second year of Cross-Cultural Center Without Walls funding, which supports organizations hosting free events that bring together people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Last year's inaugural program was a success, with 19 organizations hosting 60 cross-cultural events that served over 4,000 people before wrapping up in May. The city is holding a virtual information session on September 18 from 6-7 PM for interested applicants, with preregistration required through the city's website. (info)

Events:

• Opening: Little Farmers on September 11th. (info)

• Bellevue Farmers Market on September 11th. (info)

• $5 Yoga In The Park on September 13th. (info)

• Tuesday Trivia at Evergreen Point Bistro on September 16th. (info)

• Made in Bellevue on September 17th. (info)

Bothell & Kenmore:

News:

• Thieves steal guitar collection from locked storage unit in Bothell, WA: Two men wearing gloves and covering their faces brazenly stole Seattle musician Tyler Campbell's entire guitar collection worth $11,000-$13,000 from his locked Bothell storage unit in February, with the whole theft captured on surveillance video showing them wheeling the instruments out on carts. Despite Campbell taking every precaution including AirTags, insurance, and secure storage, police couldn't retrieve the guitars even after he tracked them to Everett due to warrant requirements, and his insurance only covered $2,000 of the loss. Nearly seven months later, Campbell—the guitarist and singer for band Nott—is still missing his instruments and has started a GoFundMe, though he's grateful for community support including people lending him equipment to continue performing. (info)

• Kenmore welcomes new City Manager Teri Killgore: Kenmore has appointed Teri Killgore as its new City Manager starting September 8, following a competitive national search to replace Rob Karlinsey who departed earlier this year. Killgore brings 30 years of public service experience, most recently as Economic Development Director for Scottsdale, Arizona, and previously held leadership roles in California cities including San Jose, Vallejo, and Walnut Creek. Her top first-year priorities include diving deep into the city's finances and implementing recommendations from the Financial Sustainability Plan Task Force, along with addressing affordable housing, downtown development, and the Lakepointe project, while Interim City Manager Stephanie Lucash returns to her Deputy City Manager role. (info)

Events:

• Trivia Night on September 11th. (info)

• Oktoberfest Fly Away 5k & 10K Run on September 13th. (info)

• Kenmore Oktoberfest from September 13th to 21st. (info)

• Startup 425 CoWorking on September 17th. (info)

• Sustainamania on September 20th. (info)

Fall City & Snoqualmie:

News:

• Snoqualmie community encouraged to be ready for emergencies during National Preparedness Month: The City of Snoqualmie is using September's National Preparedness Month to urge residents and businesses to take proactive emergency preparedness steps, focusing on three key areas: staying informed through local alert systems and trusted sources, making a family emergency plan that covers communication and meeting points, and building a kit with at least three days of supplies including water, food, flashlight, and medications. Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Mike Bailey emphasized that small preparedness steps can make a big difference during emergencies like home fires, power outages, and local floods. The city encourages residents to visit ready.gov/september for more information on emergency preparedness. (info)

• Traffic advisory: Westbound I-90 down to one lane in Issaquah, Sept 12-14: WSDOT will reduce westbound I-90 to one lane around-the-clock September 12-14 for bridge repairs in Issaquah, with drivers warned to expect significant delays and consider alternate routes during the first of several planned weekend closures this month. The work involves replacing aging pavement and waterproof membranes on bridges built in 1970-71, with crews repairing the left half of two bridges this weekend and planning additional weekend lane reductions later in September for similar work on other bridges. The original September 5-7 closure was postponed due to weather, and the work requires dry conditions so future dates could also change, with real-time updates available through WSDOT's app and travel map. (info)

Events:

• Snoqualmie Valley Connect Business Networking on September 11th. (info)

• Snoqualmie Ridge Community-Wide Fall Garage Sale on September 12-14. (info)

Issaquah:

News:

• No new news this week!

Events:

• Planning Policy Commission on September 11th. (info)

• Salmon on Sunset Celebration on September 13th. (info)

• City Council Meeting on September 15th. (info)

• Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon at the Village Theatre on September 16th. (info)

• Issaquah Open Studio Tour on September 20th. (info)

Kirkland:

News:

• City Council meeting recap: Kirkland's City Council met September 2 and took several key actions including approving funding for local nonprofits through a human services grants rapid response plan to address impacts from federal policy changes, and directing the addition of two new positions—a Human Services Supervisor and Housing Case Manager—to expand the city's coordinated homelessness response. The council also received updates on a draft speed limit setting policy from the Transportation Safety Action Plan, reviewed scope for a transit needs study, and discussed draft code amendments for community-initiated requests involving the Michael's and Goodwill properties in Juanita during their study session. Mayor proclamations included recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Recovery Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Welcoming Week. (info)

Events:

• Juanita Friday Market on September 12th. (info)

• City Hall for All on September 13th. (info)

• Senior Resource Fair on September 18th. (info)

• Wheels and Reels on September 20th. (info)

• Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods (KAN) City Council Candidate Forum on October 14th. (info)

Mercer Island:

News:

• Mercer Island Council Adopts Proclamations At its Sept. 2, 2025 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council issued proclamations recognizing National Recovery Month, Hunger Action Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month, and reaffirmed its commitment to safe communities in light of the recent Minneapolis school shooting. (info)

• Mercer Island Launches Ash Tree Monitoring Project In response to the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer, the City of Mercer Island is asking residents to help locate ash trees, log them in iNaturalist, and report sightings to aid in creating a pest management plan to protect local trees from this destructive beetle. (info)

• MIYFS Foundation Boosts Annual Funding for Youth and Family Services The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation will increase its annual contribution from $515,000 to $580,000 through 2028, ensuring continued support for school counselors, emergency assistance, community programs, and staff retention following City Council approval on Sept. 2, 2025. (info)

Events:

• Mercer Island Farmers Market on Sep. 14th (info)

• Young Adult Financial Literacy Night on Sep. 17th (info)

Redmond:

News:

• Microsoft Expands Layoffs in Redmond: Microsoft announced another round of job cuts on Sept. 8, 2025, bringing the total number of Washington employees laid off since spring to more than 3,200. (info)

Events:

• Sublime Concert at Marymoor Park on Sep. 12 from 4-10pm. (info)

• Redmond Town Center Exotics Car Show on Sep. 13 from 9-11am. (info)

• Redmond Saturday Market on Sep. 13 from 9am-2pm. (info)

Renton:

News:

• Dilapidated Boeing Building Burdens Renton Homeowners: A former Boeing office at 500 Park Avenue has become a vandalized and hazardous nuisance, slashing city tax revenue and forcing Renton homeowners and businesses to shoulder costs while demolition is planned amid environmental cleanup challenges. (info)

Events:

• Renton Park Run on Sep. 13 from 9-11am. (info)

• Free Canning Classes with McLendon Hardware on Sep. 13 from 10am-3pm. (info)

• Saturday Nights with Lalo Fuentes at Paparepas on Sep. 13 from 8-10pm. (info)

Sammamish:

News:

• Sammamish Updates Ziply Fiber Permits: The City of Sammamish announced that Ziply Fiber is completing underground utility potholing along 228th Avenue before resubmitting revised plans for permit re-issuance, with added inspections, clearer resident notifications, and a staffed hotline to address community concerns. (info)

• Sammamish Mid-Biennial Budget Review: This October and November, Sammamish City Council will conduct its mid-biennial budget amendment process to adjust the 2025–2026 budget, focusing on housekeeping reallocations, new projects, and updated revenue sources, while reporting that city finances remain on track with projections. (info)

• Sammamish Invites Mini Haunted House Submissions: The Sammamish Arts Commission is calling on residents to drop off handmade Haunted or Fall Harvest Houses at City Hall between Sept. 15–30 for display in the lobby throughout October, encouraging community creativity and seasonal spirit. (info)

Events:

• Live Music by the Tall Timber Tune Wranglers on Sep. 12 at 7pm. (info)

• Volunteer at Evans Creek Preserve on Sep. 13 at 11am. (info)

Woodinville:

News:

• Woodinville Winery Vandal Sentenced: Former Sparkman Cellars employee Mark Griswold pleaded guilty to spilling 2,300 gallons of wine in 2023; he was ordered to pay nearly $50,000 in restitution, undergo a mental health evaluation, and comply with an anti-harassment order. (info)

• Woodinville-Snohomish Rd Closing Sept. 8 for Roundabout Project Woodinville will fully close Woodinville-Snohomish Rd between 132nd Ave NE and the Post Office starting Sept. 8, reopening by December 2025, to build a new roundabout with a pedestrian/bike tunnel as part of the 133rd Ave NE street grid extension and Eastrail Corridor improvements. (info)

Events:

• Woodinville Farmers Market on Sep. 13 from 10am-2pm. (info)

• 4 Stitch Trivia Night on Sep. 17 from 7-9pm. (info)

• Live Entertainment at Fireside Lounge on Sep. 18 from 6-8:30pm. (info)

What we are currently loving!

• Luv Market (Woodinville): Part gourmet deli and part coffee bar in Woodin Creek Village, Luv Market runs on fresh-made sandwiches, hot grinders, wraps, salads, and pastries—an easy pre-tasting pit stop that actually feels neighborly. Order the tuna melt or Italian grinder (or a smoked-salmon bagel if it’s breakfast) with a latte, and note the kitchen winds down mid-afternoon even if the market stays open later.

Vibes:

• Expect a gentle shift into crisp fall—starting midweek with bright breaks between the clouds and mild days that feel just right for sweater weather. By Saturday, the sun returns in full force with a lovely warm spell, though Sunday brings a bit of drizzle to remind us that rain is settling in. The week wraps with cooler, mostly cloudy days, but nothing a cozy sweater and a warm drink can’t handle.