Seatside Newsletter #5

The best news, information and deals for the Eastside of Seattle!

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February 19, 2024

Seastside Newsletter #5

February 19th, 2024

Sharing our local news, updates, our favorite spots, and the best deals on the Eastside. It’s been a slow news week!

Good morning cities of the Eastside! Happy Monday, hopefully you have had a great start to your week and we hope to make it even better! This week was a bit slow in news but we were still able to dig and find the events impacting each one of you all. We also are still looking for community heroes! So please submit people in your community who are making a difference in the community. We also have a surprise coming next week that will hopefully change the way you get your news and deals for the Eastside!

Today’s Seastside includes:

  • New tolls

  • Sound Transit’s opening day

  • Photo contest in Sammamish

Get your cup of coffee and get ready for a great read!

News

Bellevue:

  • Bellevue Arts Museum faces ‘dire’ financial crisis and will launch a donation campaign. (info)

  • Maximum tolls for I-405 and SR 167 will rise to $15. (info)

  • Amazon has opened two new offices in Bellevue for over 1,500 employees. (info)

  • Expect traffic delays on Factoria Boulevard as soon as February 25th. Factoria Boulevard will be reduced to three lanes of travel. (info)

Redmond:

  • Sound Transit sets a date for Bellevue-Redmond trains where eight stations will open this spring! The trains will start rolling through the Eastside. (info)

  • A new plan from Redmond to help solve a housing crisis faces backlash from citizens. (info)

Kirkland:

  • Local students from Lake Washington High School are working to change Washington State law and require all schools to carry Narcan. (info)

  • City of Kirkland unveils new childcare initiative to support employees. (info)

Sammamish:

  • Participate in the 25th Anniversary Photo Contest by submitting your photos here! (info)

  • Sammamish Youth Board Applications Open. This is a great opportunity to get involved at a young age. (info)

Issaquah:

  • Looking to get more involved in the Issaquah community? Boards and commissions are recruiting for various positions across arts, environment, development and many more. (info)

  • Recreation program registration has increased due to popular demand. Registration will be available one week prior to open registration for Issaquah residents for summer camp, and three days prior for each monthly swim lesson series.These sought-after programs are often filled within minutes of opening registration. (info)

  • The IHCA board of directors has approved the funding for a park reconstruction in the highlands. (info)

Crossroads:

  • Tutta Bella Pizza has officially reopened following months of reservations. Some changes include a morning coffee service, a streamlined delivery/pickup area, and a customizable private dining space. (info)

Fall City:

  • A cougar attacked a group of five cyclists on a private timber trail northeast of Fall City on Saturday afternoon. A 60-year-old woman wounded in the attack had non-life threatening injuries. (info)

Events

Bellevue:

  • Lululemon in store yoga at Bellevue Square Mall with Abigail Lovas on Feb. 25th from 9:30 - 10:30 am. (info)

  • Joe Wong is hosting his comedy show, This Asian Hates Asian Hate on Feb. 25th at 7pm. (info)

  • Happy Hour @ Sam’s Tavern on Feb. 22nd at 6:30pm. (info)

Redmond:

  • Mac and Jack’s paint and sip with Paint Local on Feb. 20th at 6 pm. (info)

  • Well Workshops - In this talk hear about one woman Olympian's fascinating story. Athor Elise Hooper separates fact from fiction to uncover the progress and setbacks faced by women Olympians since they first began competing in 1900. (info)

Kirkland:

  • Brunch at Le Grand Bistro American on Feb. 25th at 11am. (info)

  • City Council meeting on Feb. 20th at 7:30pm. (info)

  • Chainline Brewing Company Tuesday Trivia Night on Feb. 20th at 7pm. (info)

Sammamish:

  • Town Center Plan & Code Ammendment Open House on Feb 28th at 6-8pm. (info)

  • Discover Girl Scouts in Sammamish at Christa McAuliffe Elementry School on Feb 21st at 6pm. (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)

  • Calling all artists and art enthusiasts! Formula Brewing is hosting a night filled with creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, drinks at this local Issaquah Drink n’ Draw Meetup on Feb 19th from 6pm - 9pm! (info)

Crossroads:

  • Day of the Accordion: Lyle & Toby's Polka Experience @ Market Stage on Feb 23rd from 7-8:45 pm. (info)

Other:

  • 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:

  • Help prepare Big Rock Park South by restoring some vital habitat. Volunteers will be helping plant the site. (info)

  • Josten Park Forest Stewardship Event on Feb 24th from 10AM-12PM. (info)

  • A local Bellevue community group working to save the open space and wildlife corridor of the Bellevue Airport Park on Feb. 22 1-3pm. (info)

What we are currently loving!

Food:

Kanishka Cuisine of India (Redmond)

I have been going to Kanishka in Redmond for as long as I can remember and it is one of my favorite places to get Indian food from in the Eastside. This charming spot brings in all the authentic flavors you can expect from Indian food and truly feels like a family environment. As a regular, I can't help but be captivated by the aromas that greet me upon entering. Each dish tells a story – from the fragrant biryanis to the creamy curries. Their mango lassi is also bomb. 

What sets Kanishka apart is not just the food, but the genuine passion and care that goes into every meal. Whether it's the meticulously crafted spices or the heartfelt smiles from the staff, there's an unmistakable warmth that makes dining here an experience to savor. So, if you find yourself craving a taste of India or simply seeking great food, let Kanishka Cuisine of India be your place to visit.

Vibes:

  • There will be some rain this week but followed by some chances to see sun! On Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can definitely take a nice stroll on the Lake Sammamish Trail.

  • We are still taking submissions for community heroes! Thank you to everyone who has submitted their heroes. We wanted to wait one more week to get even more submissions. Get ready for next week’s newsletter to have community heroes!

    Submit Here

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