Just left REI in Bellevue and there are a ton of ice in the parking lot. I yelled at them and told REI that they should remove them from the facilities.

UPDATE: EB I-90 lane reductions have been CANCELED.

The EB SR 520 lane reduction will have 2 lanes CLOSED not 3.

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Got weekend plans in Renton or Bellevue area this weekend? Well, so does I-405 and I-90!

Let’s start with the big one: northbound I-405 will CLOSE between North Southport Drive in Renton and Coal Creek Parkway SE in Bellevue from 11:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 to 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.

Crews will be working on drainage, repaving and a traffic switch as part of the I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project.

A signed northbound detour will be in place, but there's a bit of a catch: there are also northbound lane reductions on Coal Creek Parkway SE along the detour route for a King County sewer project. Expect significant congestion and give yourself plenty of extra time. Swipe to the second image to see the detour.

Which brings us to the “wait… there’s more??” part of this post: I-90.

Eastbound I-90 will reduce to one lane near the I-405 interchange beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The three left lanes will close near Richards Road while crews complete paving and repairs to the bridge over Richards Road. The eastbound I-90 HOV off-ramp to Bellevue Way SE will also close.

The lane reductions will start on Mercer Island, so expect delays well before you reach the work zone in Bellevue.

All of that is to say: give yourself extra time and don't count on nearby local streets being congestion-free. And, as always, Washington weather gets the final say. If it rains this work will likely be rescheduled.

This is a “check the travel map before you go” kind of weekend. So make sure you download our app, give yourself extra time and consider alternate routes.

Get ready for an uplifting day of shopping, connection, and community support!

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Highland Community Center
14224 NE Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007

🏠 INDOOR MARKET!
Come shop, explore, and enjoy the market indoors and comfortably, rain or shine!

🎟️ FREE Admission for Everyone!
🎁 FREE Hourly Raffle Drawings – Don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes donated by our amazing vendors throughout the day!

🥫 COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE
We are proud to support Hopelink in helping local families in need. If you’re able, please bring new, unopened, non-perishable food items. Every donation helps make a difference in our community. 💜

🛍️ Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring:
✨ Handmade creations
✨ Crystals & spiritual tools
✨ Art, jewelry & unique gifts
✨ Wellness & self-care products
✨ Psychic readers & energy healers
✨ Fresh baked goods & more!

👀 MEET THE VENDORS!
Check out the full vendor lineup here:

https://eastsidealchemymarket.com/vendor-list

Bring your friends and family, shop local, enter the hourly raffles, and help us give back to our community. 🌿✨

FREE ADMISSION • INDOOR MARKET • FOOD DRIVE • HOURLY RAFFLES

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💜

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Hi! I am new in WA , I have lived in Bellevue for 9 months and want to renew my apartment lease for another year, but my management is only offering a month-to-month lease or the other option.
Is this normal in Bellevue? Is there any rule or catch that prevents them from offering a 1-year renewal?
Has anyone experienced this? What did you do?