Statewide electricity rates rising: Federal cuts to renewable energy grants and tax credits mean utilities must pass on higher costs for aging infrastructure and peak-load power — find out what’s driving your next bill.
Bellevue Arts Fair returns: This weekend’s free festival brings hundreds of curated artist booths to the Bellevue Square parking garage, glass-blowing demos, kids’ origami workshops, a free museum exhibit, and the Creative Corridor and Arts Market downtown — check out what’s on offer.
Bellevue ranked No. 4: Bellevue was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Places to Live, lauded for its “city in a park” atmosphere, top-ranked schools, and thriving job market — find out what makes it stand out.
CHOMP! Festival at Marymoor: King County’s free, all-ages celebration of local food and sustainability returns on Aug. 16 with live music from Kim Deal, kids’ activities, and support for the Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative — find out more.
Have your say on park designs: Renton residents have until mid-August to review two draft visions—one with traditional amenities and one focused on natural habitats—for the 24-acre Cleveland-Richardson Park — find out how to weigh in.
Other Eastside headlines this week
- Food team explores Bellevue’s Chinese food scene
- Family anchors Kirkland’s Ivy Gift & Home
- Renton road closures run July 28–August 1
- Issaquah officer stops three fake-permit drivers
- New I-90/SR 18 diverging diamond interchange opens
- Mercer Island opens Town Center parking area
