East King News

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting Bellevue for an extended time, local information about Bellevue's response to the virus is posted on a dedicated COVID-19 page.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: City of Kirkland now receiving renewable energy from the Skookumchuck Wind Facility

On December 1, 2020, Puget Sound Energy announced that its Green Direct customers, including the City of Kirkland, are now receiving renewable energy from the largest western Washington wind project, Skookumchuck Wind Facility.

CITY OF REDMOND: Redmond Lights 2020 from December 4 through January 3

Festivities have been extended this year to allow for physical distancing and safety precautions. Redmond Lights is a celebration of light, art, and culture.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH: Big Top Tuesdays - Winter Magic Show to be held on Dec. 15

This evening’s magic show is inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: Recycling Event: Appliances, Mattresses, Propane Tanks and More! to be held on Dec. 12

Join us at this recycling event hosted at Issaquah High School! Learn more about what can be dropped off.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Third round of state business grants now available

The City of Bellevue is encouraging businesses in the area to explore a new round of Working Washington small business grant funding announced recently by Gov. Jay Inslee.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Welcoming Kirkland Initiative Report to the Community Completed

A report culminating nearly two years of community engagement and policy analysis to bridge gaps in equity and inclusivity for People of Color, called the Welcoming Kirkland Initiative (WKI), has been completed and is available for review on the City of Kirkland website.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH: Notice of Public Hearing of the City of Sammamish Planning Commission on December 17, 2020, 6:30 PM

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sammamish Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider amending the Sammamish Municipal Code (SMC).

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: Nominations Now Open: Outstanding Community Members

Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards:

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Council Roundup: Final budget public hearing

On Monday, the City Council had an opportunity to hear from the community during the final public hearing on the 2021-2022 operating budget and the 2021-2027 Capital Investment Program plan.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Council Roundup: Final budget public hearing

On Monday, the City Council had an opportunity to hear from the community during the final public hearing on the 2021-2022 operating budget and the 2021-2027 Capital Investment Program plan.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Kirkland Teen Union Building to Temporarily Host Studio East

While the City of Kirkland seeks a more permanent solution for the vacated space, the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) will temporarily host Studio East Training for the Performing Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has provided theater arts education and opportunities for children in Kirkland for over twenty years.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH: 2021-22 Biennial Budget Adopted

Last night the City Council approved the 2021-22 biennial budget submitted by the City Manager with two City Council approved amendments.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: Traffic Alert: Gilman Lane Closures

Crews are working to build a new, four-way traffic signal at the intersection of Northwest Gilman Boulevard and Northwest Juniper Street.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: First-ever virtual Bellevue Essentials class graduates

The City of Bellevue invites the public to join 40 Bellevue Essentials graduates, their families and friends for an inspiring evening on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Bellevue offers tips to support local businesses

The City of Bellevue is reminding and encouraging residents to support local shops, restaurants and organizations after Gov. Jay Inslee announced a four-week tightening of public health restrictions. The new restrictions are in response to rapidly climbing COVID-19 case numbers in the state.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Mayor’s Statement Regarding the Statewide Restrictions for Four Weeks Announced on Nov. 15

On November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH: RFQ - Traffic & Transportation Engineering (Nov. 2020)

The City of Sammamish Department of Public Works is soliciting interest and a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from firms with expertise in traffic modeling and concurrency management, traffic and transportation engineering, traffic modeling support services, and traffic engineering services related to the next update of the City's Comprehensive Plan on an as-needed basis.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: COVID-19: New Statewide Restrictions

In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, Governor Jay Inslee recently announced the following restrictions, which will take effect statewide from 11:59 p.m. Nov. 16-Dec. 14

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND: Governor Announces Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Including In-Home Gatherings