East King News

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending chapters 20.45A (Platting and Subdivisions) and 20.45B (Short Plats and Short Subdivisions) of the Land Use Code to establish provisions for unit lot subdivisions within zoning districts where multifamily development is currently allowed.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Community Invited to Comment on NE 85th St. Station Area Plan Options

As of January 5, 2021, a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the NE 85th St. Station Area Plan is available for review at www.kirklandwa.gov and the City of Kirkland is seeking input from the community during a formal comment period from January 5 through February 5, 2021.

CITY OF REDMOND: City Seeks Volunteers for New Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

The City of Redmond has created a new Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and is seeking candidates with a broad range of expertise and perspectives to apply to participate.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: State Parks: Free Entrance Days in 2021

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Transportation Commission Regular Meeting

Regular meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month. An additional monthly meeting may be needed if the commission's workload warrants, in which case it will be held on the fourth Thursday of the month.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND: City Council Video Meeting - January 5

Registering to Speak: Appearances will begin after 7:30 PM. Individuals wishing to speak live during Appearances will need to register their request with the City Clerk at 206.275.7793 or email the City Clerk and leave a message before 4 PM on the day of the Council meeting.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: New sessions added to equity summit

In acknowledgement of six years of work through the city’s Diversity Advantage Initiative, the City of Bellevue presents the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, Friday, Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m. New sessions have been added due to overwhelming demand.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: Juanita Beach Park Bathhouse and Playground Now Open to the Public

As of December 23, 2020, the new Juanita Beach Park bathhouse and playground are officially open to the public.

ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT: Go Baby Go!

Enumclaw 8th grader Eli Murphy, in addition to his remote learning, he has engaged in a project to modify a rideable electric toy car for a 3-year-old boy with physical and speech disabilities.

CITY OF MERCER ISLAND: City Manager Announces Three Leadership Transitions

City Manager Jessi Bon announced today three staff transitions at the top levels of City leadership that will take effect in the coming weeks.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Council Roundup: Budget approved

On Monday, the City Council approved the city’s $1.7 billion 2021-2022 operating budget and 2021-2027 Capital Investment Program (CIP).

TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Letter to Community - Reopening of Schools

I am sure by now you have heard about Governor Inslee’s modification to the DOH decision tree on reopening schools.

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Winter Break Update from Superintendent Manahan

As we prepare to move into our Winter Break next week, I wanted to update you on our district’s learning plans, as well as share some reminders and thoughts moving forward.

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL: Student Meal Box Pick Up for Winter Break

Students and their families may pick up one-week meal boxes during the winter break.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Fire and ice on Lake to Lake

On the latest episode of Lake to Lake, Bellevue Television highlights inspirational women of the Fire Department.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: Bellevue invites partners, peers and community to equity summit

In acknowledgement of six years of work through the city’s Diversity Advantage Initiative, the City of Bellevue presents the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, to be held Jan. 8, 2020, from 1-4 p.m.

CITY OF KIRKLAND: City of Kirkland Adopts Sustainability Master Plan

On December 8, the Kirkland City Council adopted the Sustainability Master Plan, which identifies how the City will implement and measure sustainability strategies and defines actions for achieving a livable and sustainable community.

CITY OF SAMMAMISH: College or Trade School Scholarship for Sammamish Students

The City of Sammamish has the opportunity to nominate one outstanding Sammamish student for a scholarship through the AWC Center for Quality Communities, a 501(c)3 organization sponsored by the Associations of Washington Cities.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH: New Eastside Testing Location

Starting this week, there will be a new option for convenient, free COVID-19 testing on the Eastside. A new site at Bellevue College will open on Tuesday, expanding efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in east King County and along the I-90 corridor. This will be the first free, high-capacity COVID-19 test site on the Eastside.

CITY OF BELLEVUE: High-volume testing site added in Bellevue