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Every August, Bellevue students prepare to return to school, but for many from low-income households, this time can be stressful due to concerns about ill-fitting hand-me-downs and insufficient clothing. The Bellevue LifeSpring Clothes-4-Kids™ program addresses this issue by providing students wi...

Community Roots is expanding its Emergency Rental Assistance program temporarily during November and December 2025 to support residents affected by the federal government shutdown. This initiative aims to assist those facing financial setbacks or unforeseen circumstances, which may include disrup...

Six graduates from the CAMFED Association in Tanzania and Zimbabwe are spearheading research on how young women create successful businesses. They participated in the Youth Researchers Academy in Harare, which focused on enhancing their qualitative and quantitative research skills. This initiativ...

The Bellevue City Council has given preliminary approval to a 20-year transportation plan, which includes projects from the Downtown Transportation Plan Update, Transit Master Plan, and Mobility Implementation Plan. This plan, part of the draft 2026-2045 Transportation Facilities Plan, will repla...

Jeff Moorhouse, a financial advisor from Ventura, California, has been recognized as one of three national finalists for the 2025 Invest in Others Volunteer of the Year Award. This honor acknowledges his significant contributions to Angel Flight West, a nonprofit that provides free air transporta...

In the sermon delivered on Aug. 3, 2025, the Rev. Canon Britt Olson reflects on the Old Testament lesson from Hosea, emphasizing the analogy of God as a loving parent to Israel. God nurtures and seeks out the nation, even when it turns away to pursue false gods and alliances that lead to its down...

Nichols Court is now leasing and has received its temporary certificate of occupancy. Located at 7544 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., near the Othello Light Rail Station, this six-story building offers 148 affordable housing units for families and individuals. The housing options range from studio...

Emotional preparedness is essential in disaster response, as it plays a critical role in how individuals and communities cope with crises. When disasters strike, the emotional impact can be profound, affecting mental health and well-being. People often experience feelings of fear, anxiety, and co...

Encompass, an organization serving children of all abilities in Snoqualmie Valley, has transformed its mission statement into a purpose statement as part of its new strategic plan, Encompass 2030. The purpose statement, “The purpose of Encompass is to improve the well-being of children by partner...

At Eastside Friends of Seniors, aging is viewed as a life stage to honor rather than a problem to solve. The organization highlights stories of older volunteers who actively contribute to their communities by delivering groceries and providing companionship. It emphasizes the joy and laughter tha...

John will be out of the office on Aug. 22 and 25, resulting in no tech help or Tech 101 class on those days. Elevator issues are ongoing, attributed to users holding doors open, and assistance is requested to prevent this. The programming for August includes Roundtable Conversations led by social...

After a challenging journey, Durga, a widow from India, relocated to the U.S. to be with her daughters following the unexpected death of her husband, Kishan. She arrived with just $200 and little knowledge of the English language. With assistance from the Indian American Community Services (IACS)...