By Editor , 4 November 2026
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Snowflake Lane Returns: Free Nightly Snow Parade in Bellevue

Bellevue – November 03, 2026 -- Snowflake Lane, a free parade with falling snow, runs every night at 7 p.m. from Friday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 24 in downtown Bellevue.

Now in its 22nd year, the parade covers the stretch between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square, from NE 4th to NE 8th Street. Dancers, costumed characters, parade floats, holiday music and lights fill the route. The Bellevue Collection and the Kemper Freeman family present the event.

By Editor , 29 October 2026
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BASIS Independent Bellevue Opens Dedicated K–4 Campus in 2027

Bellevue – October 28, 2026 -- Families in Bellevue, Washington, can now apply for kindergarten through Grade 4 at a new BASIS Independent Lower School campus that opens in Fall 2027 for the 2027–28 school year.

The Lower School sits directly across from the current campus

The new campus is at 15760 NE 4th Street, across the street from BASIS Independent Bellevue's existing school. Once it opens, the current campus becomes the Upper School for Grades 5–12.

By Editor , 5 October 2026
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What Really Drives Home Prices in Bellevue's Shifting Market

Bellevue – October 05, 2026 -- Homeowners across Bellevue, Washington are asking a familiar question as prices continue to shift: how much is my property actually worth? Real estate expert Josh Friend of the Josh Friend Group breaks down the forces behind local pricing in a new HelloNation feature, pointing to location, condition, inventory, and economic conditions as the key drivers.

By Editor , 11 September 2026
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Govee's New Outdoor Lights Add a Second Color Layer for $499.99

Bellevue, Wash. – September 10, 2026 -- Govee has launched the Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro, a fixed outdoor lighting system that lets homeowners run two independently controlled color layers on a single light strip. The 100-foot version costs $499.99, while the 200-foot version is priced at $799.99, both available now through Govee.com and Amazon.