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What's Happening on the Eastside
Trending discussions, upcoming events, and community pulse for Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and the greater Seattle area.
Trending This Week
Traffic Congestion & I-405 Incidents
Multiple collisions on I-405 and connecting routes are causing significant delays across the Eastside, with travel times ranging from 45-85 minutes on key corridors. WSDOT has announced an overnight closure on northbound I-405 in Bellevue.
Homeless Services Expansion & Community Concerns
New low-barrier homeless facilities are being developed near Bellevue Community College and Redmond transit stations, sparking concerns from residents about service migration from Seattle and impact on neighborhood quality of life.
Housing & Development Projects
Ongoing discussions about major development projects like Plymouth Housing in Redmond and observations about architectural changes in Bellevue as new developments replace older structures like the PACCAR building.
Community Snapshot
Eastside commuters should brace for continued traffic challenges this week. WSDOT is reporting significant delays across I-405 due to multiple collisions—including a 5-car incident on southbound I-405 near Newcastle and crashes near Damson Road—with travel times stretching to 85 minutes from Bellevue to Lynnwood. Drivers should note that a full overnight closure of northbound I-405 in Bellevue is scheduled for Monday night, so plan alternative routes accordingly. On the community development front, residents are discussing the expansion of low-barrier homeless facilities near Bellevue Community College and Redmond transit stations. This has sparked conversations in neighborhood groups like Safe Eastside about service provision and community impact. Meanwhile, long-time development watchers are noting the continued transformation of Bellevue's skyline, with new projects reshaping the area's architectural landscape. For the latest traffic updates and commute planning, check WSDOT's real-time reports before heading out during peak hours.
Updated Tue, Feb 24
Upcoming Events
Chinese New Year: Year of the Horse - Hug a Horse
<strong>Event date:</strong> March 1, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>19545 Redmond Road<br>Redmond, WA 98052
Keep Bellevue Beautiful - Eastgate
The City of Bellevue's Keep Bellevue Beautiful program is launching 26 in '26, an effort aimed at completing 26 Signature Street cleanups in 2026. The goal is simple: show up consistently, take care of our streets and support cleaner, more welcoming neighborhoods.Upcoming Cleanup – EastgateDate: Saturday, March 7Time: 9-11 a.m.Location: Eastgate neighborhoodExperience is not required, and cleanup supplies will be provided. Come for the full two hours or drop in and stay as long as you can. Coffe
Virtual Draft Affordable Housing Strategy Info Session
Register now to learn about the recommended updates to Bellevue’s Affordable Housing Strategy. The draft 2026-2032 Affordable Housing Strategy, developed over more than a year with input from over 650 residents and 60 organizations will replace the city’s first such strategy adopted in 2017.
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council meetings are held the first four Tuesdays of each month. The meetings are hybrid, with in-person and virtual options. Connection details can be found on the associated meeting agenda at this link: Council AgendasThe meeting may also be viewed live on Bellevue TV channel 21 or livestreamed on Bellevue TV YouTube.Oral CommunicationsTo speak at the meeting, you may attend in-person, via phone, or Zoom. To be added to the speaker list for oral communications, please fill
Network on Aging meeting
The Bellevue Network on Aging generally meets on the first Thursday of every month. View meeting agendas and minutesMicrosoft Teams Virtual MeetingJoin Microsoft Teams MeetingMeeting ID: 248 405 929 970 68 Passcode: LR2Mk7mP Dial in by phone +1 206-452-7011,,792530037# United States, Seattle Find a local number Phone conference ID: 792 530 037#
Environmental Services Commission
The Environmental Services Commission meetings are conducted in a hybrid manner, with both in-person and virtual options. To speak at the meeting, you may attend:In-personBy calling (253) 215-8782 and entering WebinarID: 817 8054 7747; orwww.zoom.us and entering Webinar ID: 817 8054 7747, Password: 040346 https://cityofbellevue.zoom.us/s/81780547747For more information, please go to the Environmental Services C
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council meetings are held the first four Tuesdays of each month. The meetings are hybrid, with in-person and virtual options. Connection details can be found on the associated meeting agenda at this link: Council AgendasThe meeting may also be viewed live on Bellevue TV channel 21 or livestreamed on Bellevue TV YouTube.Oral CommunicationsTo speak at the meeting, you may attend in-person, via phone, or Zoom. To be added to the speaker list for oral communications, please fill
Planning Commission Meeting
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are typically held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm.Meeting information and AgendaThe Planning Commission meetings are conducted in a hybrid manner with both in-person and virtual options. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://cityofbellevue.zoom.us/j/86062563586 Passcode: 983801Or One tap mobile: +12532050468,,86
CANCELLED Planning Commission Meeting
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission are typically held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm.Meeting information and AgendaThe Planning Commission meetings are conducted in a hybrid manner with both in-person and virtual options. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://cityofbellevue.zoom.us/j/86062563586 Passcode: 983801Or One tap mobile: +12532050468,,86
Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Transportation Commission meetings are conducted in a hybrid manner with both in-person and virtual options. For details on how to access the meetings, check the Transportation Commission meeting agenda for the specific meeting you wish to attend. An additional monthly meeting may be needed if the commission's workload warrants it, in which case it will be held on the fourth Thursday of
Holi: The Colors Fest 2026
Beats of Washington welcomes you to the joyous Holi event "Holi: The Colors Festival 2026 - United". Experience Holi in an extravagant ambiance with non-stop DJ music, live dhol-tasha, singing, and group dance performances! Let's make our memories a little more colorful. Please grace the Holi celebration with your presence.Holi: The Colors Fest, sponsored by Beats of Washington, is included in the city calendar because a special event permit has been issued.
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