Who Belongs in Bellevue? Reflections on Housing, Inclusion, and Community
What does it feel like to call Bellevue home when housing stretches budgets and voices go unheard? A local look at belonging and bridge-building.
LOCAL VOICES
Local Voices
Community stories from freelance contributors. New pieces appear here after they are approved.
Bellevue Moves Forward on Major Transportation, Housing, and Safety Plans
City Council eyes major funding gaps, development surge, and new safety speed limits—Bellevue’s landscape is changing.
Climate Crisis: A Growing Global Emergency Demanding Urgent Action
Global warming has surpassed 1.5°C, and alarm bells across oceans, atmosphere and ice call for united climate action now.
What to Watch: Seahawks, Huskies, and Our High School Teams This Season
From big changes with the Seahawks and Huskies to Bellevue High highlights—get the games, players, and stories making this sports season matter.
Guide to Parks & Outdoor Adventures in Bellevue, WA
Explore Bellevue’s best parks, trails, and outdoor spots—from downtown green spaces to forested escapes and kid-friendly adventures.
Bellevue’s Housing Market: Trends, Developments, and What Buyers & Renters Should Know
Prices ease, rentals moderate, and new mixed-use developments are reshaping Bellevue’s landscape—for better balance and opportunity.
Ongoing Deals & Discounts Around Bellevue to Know Now
Explore Bellevue’s current promos—from happy hours to digital perks at Bellevue Collection—to help you save locally.
Bellevue Outdoors: Parks, Trails, & Activities Always Worth Exploring
Explore Bellevue’s parks, waterfronts, and trails—perfect ideas whether you’re craving a quiet walk, family fun, or adventure.
Walking Through Bellevue’s Evolving Public Art Landscape
Bellevue’s public art is transforming spaces—murals, sculptures, vibrant crosswalks—bringing artists’ visions into our daily paths, parks, and plazas.
U.S. Faces Persistent Inflation and Legal Battles Over Voting Rights
Inflation remains stubborn as courts issue new rulings on voting-by-mail and presidential immunity claims in ongoing national legal fights.
How Bellevue’s Weather Patterns and Sustainability Goals Shape Our Future
From bright, dry summers to rainfall-packed winters, Bellevue’s climate drives city efforts around trees, emissions, and storm resilience.
From the Big Stage to Bellevue: Navigating Local and National Sports
Bellevue’s athletes play under the same skies as pros and college stars—how community teams, high schools, and elite sports connect.