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In today's newsletter:

  • Why are crucial halibut quota decisions coming to Bellevue in 2026?
  • Which Bellevue high schools just landed in Washington’s top ten list?
  • Will the Bellevue-to-Seattle light rail really be worth the wait?

Also on today's calendar: Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 52 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 58, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Low clouds breaking, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pacific halibut catches declined this year (nationalfisherman.com) — Bellevue will host the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s in‑person annual meeting January 19–22, 2026, where next year’s halibut catch limits will be set. That decision comes amid a decade‑long decline in Pacific halibut stocks, with 2025 landings and total removals hitting their lowest levels in decades across Alaska and the West Coast.
   

2. Washington High Schools 2025 Academic State Rankings (kissfm1053.com) — Several Bellevue schools rank among Washington’s academic elite, with International, Newport, Interlake, and Bellevue High all landing in the statewide top ten for 2025. The rankings, based on college readiness, test performance, and graduation rates, also spotlight top schools east of the Cascades, giving families a broader view of how local schools stack up statewide.
   

3. KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound Transit's timeline (mynorthwest.com) — Bellevue riders are a step closer to light rail across I-90, with Sound Transit saying the Bellevue-to-Seattle line is in final testing and could open before June 2026. A KIRO traffic reporter and host sharply question the agency’s shifting timelines and whether the costly floating-bridge rail project will meaningfully reduce traffic for most commuters.
   

4. Huskes To Face No. 16 Furman In National Semifinal Match On Friday (gohuskies.com) — Two members of the University of Washington men’s soccer team hail from Bellevue, adding a local connection as the Huskies head into Friday’s NCAA College Cup semifinal against No. 16 Furman. The piece recaps Washington’s road through the tournament, standout players, and national rankings as they chase a national title. It also highlights the program’s broader success under longtime coach Jamie Clark.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Tyee 5th Grade Music Visit
    Tyee Middle School , 13630 SE Allen Rd. , Bellevue
    9:00 am
  • 2025-2026年度能源補助計劃 / 2025-2026 Energy Assistance Programs
    Bellevue Library , 1111 110th Avenue NE , Bellevue
    10:30 am
  • Family Story Time at the Crossroads Community Center
    Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007
    10:30 am
  • Family Story Time
    Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006
    10:45 am
    • Friday December 19
  • Eleventh Hour Makers Market
    Pacific Place , 600 Pine St , Seattle
    12:00 pm

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    Found a white female poodle type dog in Lakemont on 171st. No tag or collar. We had to drop off at the Seattle Humane Society since we have a grumpy… (Nextdoor Cougar Mountain)
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