Trash drop-off scramble continues: Entering its second week, the Republic Services strike has residents lining up at pop-up sites—from Bellevue’s Bannerwood Park to Kent’s ShoWare—to dump overflowing bins after missed pickups — find out where to drop off your trash.
Microsoft downsizes in WA: Redmond-based Microsoft is trimming roles globally, with WARN notices affecting about 830 Washington employees amid a broader 9,000-job cut as it shifts toward AI — find out what it means for state jobs.
Seattle spray parks & wading pools: Seattle’s spray parks are open daily through Sept. 1, wading pools kicked off on June 21, and outdoor pools have been operating weekends-only before full summer schedules — find out where to cool off.
Low-flying Chinook helicopters: Army MH-47G Chinooks from JBLM buzzed southeast Bellevue and Issaquah on July 15 and 16 for approved special-operations training — find out why.
Washington’s mounting housing crisis: A HireAHelper study finds the state will rank among the 10 least-affordable by 2030 as Bellevue’s median home price hits $1.7 million, pricing out many middle-income earners — find out what this means for buyers.
Missing teen found safe: Bellevue Police say community tips, media coverage and regional law enforcement efforts led to the safe recovery of 13-year-old Simeon Wiens — learn what made the search successful.
Other Eastside headlines this week
- Downtown and Crossroads parks host star-lit movies
- Seattle teen hospitalized after nearly drowning
- City manager names Dave Tait fire chief
- Kirkland-based casino operator closing four WA sites
- Healthy Café Sano opens third Redmond-area café
