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Bellevue Tests Pop-Up Off-Leash Dog Areas

By East King News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Recognizing the growing demand for accessible and safe spaces for pets and their owners to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors, Bellevue Parks & Community Services is launching a new pop-up, off-leash dog area pilot program this summer at three parks across the city.

Bellevue-based WE Communications earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By East King News | Jun 9, 2023

WE Communications-based WE Communications was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

Panel Discussion, Artistic Performances And Reception

By East King News Report | Jun 8, 2023

The City of Bellevue will hold its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday, June 20.

Bellevue-based Expedia Group earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By East King News | Jun 8, 2023

Expedia Group, which is based in Bellevue, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

DelBene, DeLauro, Torres Introduce Legislation to Expand and Improve Child Tax Credit

By East King News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, 2023, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the American Family Act, legislation that would make permanent the expanded and improved monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC).

DelBene, Estes, Bennet, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Support Lifesaving Emergency Services for Americans in Rural Communities

By East King News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04) and Senators Michael Bennet (CO) and Marsha Blackburn (TN) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly for Americans living in rural communities.