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A residential inpatient treatment center provides a structured and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery from addiction. Daily life typically includes a balanced schedule of therapeutic activities, group therapy, individual counseling, and life skills training. Patients particip...

Douglas Clark was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, an experience that left him feeling as if the ground had disappeared beneath him. He grappled with the weight of the diagnosis and the uncertainties of treatment options, along with the emotional toll of fearing recurrence. In 2024, he fou...

Midday service on the King County Water Taxi to Vashon Island will continue through June 2027, following funding secured in the state transportation budget adopted on May 20. The midday sailings, first introduced in July 2024, have led to a 55% increase in ridership, averaging 3,500 riders each m...

The Bellevue City Council discussed proposed code changes to align housing policies with new state middle housing legislation during a meeting on June 10, 2025. This follows the Washington State Legislature’s 2023 passage of House Bills 1110 and 1337, which mandate cities to allow more housing ty...

Over the past year and a half, the Rainier Valley Food Bank has undergone significant transformation during its building renovation, driven by community care. The organization has adapted its services by creating a Food Village and collaborating with local partners to host Mobile Markets. A notab...

ACRS expresses solidarity with immigrant communities affected by recent immigration enforcement actions, including raids and increased law enforcement activity. The organization highlights the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles and the deportation of 160 individuals to Laos and Vi...

For 35 years, Carla lived in a small house on a lake in Washington, a state she cherished after a childhood of relocating. Following her retirement as a fashion buyer, she never anticipated facing homelessness. When her landlord sold the property post-pandemic, Carla sought a new home but found t...

Encompass is offering a unique day camp experience, the Sensory Adventures Therapeutic Immersion Camp, for children ages 5 to 8 with neurodiverse profiles or those who face challenges in traditional camp environments. The camp focuses on meeting children’s emotional and developmental needs. Thera...

At Bellevue LifeSpring, the focus is on equipping families with essential life skills through free workshops. These family-oriented sessions, available in person and virtually at Bellevue Family Hubs, aim to address everyday challenges faced by parents and caregivers. Recent workshops included “N...

Ryther has launched the Sage Program, a behavioral health initiative for children ages 8 to 14 facing mood disorders, including depression, anger, and trauma-related distress. The program features both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), providing th...

At its May 2025 board meeting, the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees voted to change the institution’s name to Shoreline College. This strategic shift reflects the college’s growth and commitment to student success, equity, and community engagement, following a community-wide survey t...

The City Council of Bellevue is inviting applications for a vacancy on the Communities of Color Coordinating Team (CCC). Interested individuals must apply by 5 p.m. June 23. The CCC initiative focuses on fostering racial equity and community engagement through dialogue among Bellevue’s diverse po...

The WA 211 Board of Directors has undertaken a strategic realignment process starting in January 2023, aimed at addressing longstanding structural and funding challenges that hinder access to the WA 211 system. This initiative is rooted in extensive discussions involving community voices, includi...