Originally published on 425. Stemsci Opens New Location Stemsci this week hosted a grand-opening celebration for its new Bellevue location. Though the education nonprofit looks to make STEM learning accessible to all students, it puts a particular focus on inspiring girls and bringing more opportunities to underserved and underrepresented communities. Get more details about Stemsci […]
Originally published on 425. Alpha School has announced plans to open 27 new private K-12 school campuses across the United States for the 2026-27 school year — including a new location in Kirkland. Other new campuses are planned for communities including Denver, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, Atlanta, and Miami Beach. The new campuses will use Alpha’s […]
Originally published on 425. The Seattle Storm has announced the return of its annual Kicks for Equality campaign, featuring custom sneakers designed around causes selected by players and Head Coach Sonia Raman. This year’s collection addresses issues including Black maternal health, mental health, racial and economic justice, LGBTQ+ rights, breast-cancer awareness, and autism awareness. Washington […]
Originally published on 425. Typically, golfers must travel to the course they want to play — and oftentimes, they venture far and wide to do so. But with BucketGolf, the course comes with you. BucketGolf began 10 years ago with one homemade set a family created to take on vacations. Operations have since exploded, particularly […]
Originally published on 425. Rowan, a mom-founded ear-piercing company, is opening a studio at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall on Aug. 15. The location is Rowan’s second studio in Washington — the other is in Bellevue — and is part of the company’s growing network of more than 100 U.S. locations. All of Rowan’s piercing technicians are […]
Originally published on 425. Kirkland-based EIT Pharma Inc., a biotechnology company developing therapies for infectious diseases, on Tuesday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for review its New Drug Application, or NDA, for Lonafarnib for treatment of chronic hepatitis D. Chronic hepatitis D, or CHD, is a life-threatening liver disease caused by […]
Originally published on 425. Corgis Taking Over the Track at Marymoor Park Corgis will share the track with cyclists at Marymoor Park on Aug. 28 as part of Barks, Bikes + Brews: Dog Days of Summer, an evening of racing for both two-legged and four-legged competitors. Powered by the OneRedmond Foundation, the event runs from […]
Originally published on 425. Seattle nonprofit gallery and self-described museum-style gift shop Arte Noir is premiering “Colored Girls for Colored Girls — Evolution of Expression” on Aug. 19. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark Broadway play “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf,” the new exhibit is highlighting the work […]
Originally published on 425. Northwest distillery Copperworks Distilling Co. has announced a new endeavor to help those who have been impacted by the recent Spokane wildfires. The business shared in a recent press release that, for the rest of the month, it will be donating $20 of every bottle sold of its Farmsmith American Single […]
Originally published on 425. John Ballard, the founder and owner of soil-amendment company That Yucca Stuff, recently submitted to 425 some fall gardening tips those with a green thumb should keep in mind as the summer season winds down. Here’s what he had to say. As summer winds down, it’s a great time to prepare […]
Originally published on 425. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport announced last week that Delta Air Lines plans to offer new nonstop flights in March between Tokyo-Narita and SEA. The daily service will add to Delta’s current service to Tokyo-Haneda, providing another option for business and leisure travelers, according to a news release from the Port of Seattle, […]
Originally published on 425. The Village at Totem Lake’s Wine Walk On Aug. 14, sip local wines and explore shops at Kirkland’s The Village at Totem Lake as part of its wine walk event. Tickets are $45 each and include 12 pour tickets, complimentary wine glasses, and wine bags to bring the bounty home. Get […]
Originally published on 425. Oliver Popa, a 9-year-old who hails from Edmonds, is releasing his second book, “Am I a Planet?,” on Aug. 24 — a date that coincides with Pluto getting its planet status officially rescinded. The book introduces readers to an anthropomorphized version of the dwarf planet and wonders what might have gone […]
Originally published on 425. Renton’s The Landing is going to be popping later this month. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 22, the shopping destination is hosting Bubble Maniacs, a family event that entails about what you might expect: Bubbles everywhere — in a neck-high way — for kids to play around in […]
Originally published on 425. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19, the city of Bellevue is hosting the Experience Bellevue event at Bellevue City Hall. The free event — which entails a day of activities, performances, workshops, and tours — gives visitors a chance to explore City Hall, connect with city staff and […]
Originally published on 425. After watching the Artemis II moon mission, I couldn’t shake the urge to host a moonlit dinner in the garden. I’ve long felt the moon’s pull. Perhaps it’s the July birthday, or the hand-me-down Scholastic paperback planet books I pored over as a kid. Either way, I’m moonstruck. This July/August “moonstruck” […]
Originally published on 425. Antique toy and doll enthusiasts ought to check out Lynnwood’s Antique Doll and Toy Market on Aug. 16 at the Embassy Suites. Marking the event’s second market of the year, the long-standing gathering is entering its 47th year of connecting collectors and sellers alike with shoppers on the hunt for everything […]
Originally published on 425. Two months after word hit that the Issaquah Commons shopping center was getting its own Uniqlo, the organization has set an official opening date: Aug. 14. The new store will have Uniqlo’s expected spread of stylish basics, including a full lineup of its LifeWear section in addition to exclusive designs from […]
Originally published on 425. Attention, crab lovers! Visit Bellevue has announced the return of Bellevue Crab Week, a citywide dining celebration where residents and visitors can enjoy limited-time crab dishes from participating Bellevue restaurants. This year’s event — its second overall — will run from Aug. 14-23. The full lineup of participating restaurants and featured […]
Originally published on 425. Office-space provider Premier Workspaces is opening a new location in Bellevue. The new 16,296-square-foot center is situated in the Timber Springs office campus and provides more than 70 furnished private offices for both individuals and teams in addition to meeting rooms, receptionist support, mail services, virtual office-address plans, and more. Clients […]
Originally published on 425. What’s up there? The inaugural Aire Craft Festival, Paragliding & Street Arts event takes off Aug. 13-16. See aerial performances, street art, live music, circus acts, film screenings, and more in downtown Issaquah and the skies above. Inspired by France’s famed Coupe Icare and Festival Les Rias, Aire Craft’s organizers are […]
Originally published on 425. A version of this article originally appeared in our sister publication, Northwest Travel & Life. With scenic drives, year-round outdoor action and quaint small towns with a Western flair, North-Central Washington’s Okanogan Country is full of discoveries for the curious traveler. And while you’re traveling, you have to eat, right? Luckily, […]
Originally published on 425. Issaquah Commons announced earlier this week that 16 new electric-vehicle charging stations have been added to the property as part of the Tesla Supercharger network. The chargers are available now at the shopping center along Northwest Gilman Boulevard. Issaquah Commons is an open-air shopping center managed and leased by real estate […]
Originally published on 425. Edmonds College and Western Washington University are partnering on a Guaranteed Transfer Admission Program that ensures admission to WWU for EC students who apply after completing a qualifying transfer associate degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. Beyond guaranteed entry, the application fee will be waived, and there’ll be immediate eligibility […]
