The August closures of southbound I-405 in downtown Bellevue have many commuters opting to stay home rather than brave the anticipated traffic congestion. As the WSDOT begins the demolition of the Wilburton Tunnel beginning this coming weekend, all area freeways are expected to see an increase in traffic congestion. For the unavoidable trek across town, commuters are brainstorming creative ways to get from point A to point B.
Newport High School has gone digital, trading in darkrooms for printers and film for state-of-the-art technology. The AP Digital Photography class has since gone on to become a thriving program that fosters a blend of creativity and technology.
Nerds. Techis. Geeks. Bloggers. Programmers. Call them what you want, but one thing is for sure, they are the new wave of cool.
When Kim Brooks’ son, Connor, was first diagnosed in 2003, she was terrified. At the time, her son was unable to enter a room without first having the lights turned off, had difficulty comprehending when spoken to and had trouble tolerating a lot of noise. Now, thanks to the early intervention and therapy classes taken at Bellevue’s Kindering Center, the once shy boy has become an outgoing six-year-old.
Tracy Stearns has an infectious smile. Seated on a shiny red modified bicycle, she peddals around the driveway outside her home at the Kelsey Creek House, a Bellevue group home that she shares with six other adults with developmental disabilities.
For the last 50 years of her life, Ruby Elizabeth (Partington) Forrester reached out to people all over the world. “Parky” died June 26, 2008, two weeks shy of her 103rd birthday.
The red carpet was rolled out for the 2008 Patron Party at the Bellevue Arts Museum and Westin Bellevue. With a tradition that dates back to 1953, the ArtsFair preview party brings collectors, artists and community members together for an evening of giving back.
Between running for re-election and planning for her daughter’s upcoming wedding, Gov. Christine Gregoire has her work cut out for her.
Test driving a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is like experiencing your first bite of mouthwatering USDA prime steak from a five-star restaurant. As the succulent bite melts in your mouth you realize the $5 dollar steak from your local diner, that you use to enjoy, will never taste the same.
Wearing a leather jacket may be fashionable, but according to some environmentalists, the cost may go beyond the wallet. Leather processing and manufacturing involves the use of several aggressive chemicals such as sulfides, acids and alkalis which produce organic wastes that frequently end up in the environment despite control efforts.
When nine-year-old Kamille Hoggan heard about the Sichuan earthquake that devastated parts of China this past May, she only had one thought – those could be her family members.
Every year, the Washington Wines Festival lures wine enthusiasts from all over Puget Sound to raise funds benefiting various state organizations.
When it comes to a child’s safety, every parent could benefit from a little P.E.A.C.E of Mind. Parenting Education And Child Empowerment is a Bellevue-based, nonprofit organization formed in 2007 by Kim Estes and Sabrina Sessa, both certified agents through the National Security Alliance and completion of the Bellevue Police Department Citizens Academy.
Bruce Watson is in good spirits. After rallying support from friends and family for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Watson is recharged for his fight against cancer. (The Reporter wrote a full story in the June 21 issue). Watson was first diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 2005 and has since journeyed on a long road of hospital stays, treatments, and tests.
The iconic crocodile found on the Lacoste clothing brand has long been a trademark of clean silhouettes and sophisticated style. The company has opened a new boutique store located near the Nordstrom entrance on the first floor of Bellevue Square.
Fifty local artists were each given a challenge – to transform a wooden bowling pin into a work of art all in the name of charity. With two weeks and few guidelines, the artists were free to express their creativity using a regulation size bowling pin as their canvas.
For students at Lake Hills Elementary, it was a reading frenzy this past school year. The students participated in Read to Feed, a program linked to Heifer International, a non-profit organization that helps send animals all over the world in an effort to end hunger.
Whether riding on horseback or trekking the 28-miles of equestrian trails by foot, Bridle Trails State Park brings a serene rural atmosphere to a bustling urban area.
Ray Wehrs has a love for his daughter and a love for motorcycles, two things that led him to join the Imagine Guild, one of the top guild fundraisers for Seattle Children’s Hospital. The guild hosts three major fundraising events each year including the largest and most anticipated event called Children’s Ride.
The ushering in of the flagship Safeway store on the corner of Bellevue Way and Northeast Second Street signified both a historical end and a new beginning. As the new store prepared for its grand opening to the public on June 27, the old Safeway located across the street closed its doors after 48 years of business.
