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North Bend’s Summer Block Party Returns to Downtown

Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

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North Bend’s annual Downtown Block Party will turn the city’s streets into an all day festival from noon to 10 p.m. on July 18. The free event will feature live performances throughout the day, including sets from Brittany Collins, Joel Astley, Global Heat, and more. Alongside the music lineup, attendees can expect more than 75 vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, bounce houses, free face painting, and extended hours for downtown businesses. Dick’s Drive-In’s food truck is also scheduled to appear from 2–5 p.m. Get more details here.

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Kemper Development Co. to Explore Sale of Its Bellevue Collection

Originally published on 425. The Eastside’s iconic and influential Bellevue Collection soon could have a new owner. The Kemper Freeman family, which owns the property through the Kemper Development Co., announced today that it has begun exploring a potential sale. The family said it is in the early stages of the process and plans to […]

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How the Northwest is Celebrating Eat Local Month

Originally published on 425. Eat Local Month is returning next month for a fourth year, putting a spotlight on the Washington farms, fishers, and producers that put the food on our plates every day. All September long, farms and restaurants statewide are participating in Eat Local Month’s Get a Taste of Washington State campaign, where […]

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Bellevue’s Water Grill Shifts Focus to Northwest Oysters

Originally published on 425. It goes without saying that the Pacific Northwest is known for its oysters: More than 65 distinct varieties are grown and available in the region at various times of the year. Bellevue’s Water Grill recently announced that it’s refocusing its raw bar to showcase the local delicacy. Known for specializing in […]

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Seattle Men’s Chorus Conducting Auditions Next Month

Originally published on 425. The Seattle Men’s Chorus has announced that it’s holding auditions for the 2026-27 season at 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Sept. 9 and 12, respectively. All participants must register online before auditioning. Audition details will be distributed via email. The upcoming auditions include the chorus’ holiday show, which goes from […]

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Feel Good Friday: Theater Support, Bark Week, and an Art Festival

Originally published on 425. Rick Steves Purchases Historic Edmonds Theater The Edmonds-based travel guide, writer, and philanthropist Rick Steves announced earlier this week that he had purchased the Edmonds Theater. “As a neighbor, I think I can speak for all of us when I say, ‘We love our Edmonds theater,’ and we’d be sad to […]

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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Casts a Spell at Seattle’s Paramount

Originally published on 425. As a longtime fan of the Harry Potter saga, I loved slipping back into that world with “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” — which began its two-week residency at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre last night — for a look at what happened after the Hogwarts hijinks ended. Set 25 years after […]

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North Bend’s Summer Block Party Returns to Downtown